Genesis 32:20

King James 2000

And say moreover, Behold, your servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goes before me, and afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me.

Cross References

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret averts anger: and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

2 Timothy 2:25

In meekness instructing those that oppose them; if God perhaps will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

Jonah 3:9

Who can tell if God will turn and relent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not?

Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger quiets strife.

Proverbs 6:35

He will not regard any ransom; neither will he be appeased, though you give many gifts.

1 Kings 20:31

And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray you, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: perhaps he will save your life.

1 Samuel 6:5

Therefore you shall make images of your tumors, and images of your mice that mar the land; and you shall give glory unto the God of Israel: perhaps he will lighten his hand from off you, and from off your gods, and from off your land.

Genesis 43:11

And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

Genesis 32:19

And so commanded he the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, On this manner shall you speak unto Esau, when you find him.

Genesis 32:21

So the present went over before him: and he himself lodged that night in the company.

Proverbs 18:16

A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.