Genesis 32:21

Modern English Version

So the gift went before him, but he lodged that night in the encampment.

Cross References

Genesis 32:20

Moreover, say, ‘Your servant Jacob is behind us.’ ” For he said, “I will appease him with the gift that goes before me, and then I will see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.”

Genesis 32:22

The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of the Jabbok.

Genesis 33:11

Please take my blessing that has been brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me and because I have plenty.” So he urged him, and he took it.

Genesis 43:11

Their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, do this. Take some of the best fruits in the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man: a little balm and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

Proverbs 17:8

A gift is like a charm in the eyes of him who has it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

Joshua 8:9

So Joshua sent them out. They went to the place of ambush and took up a position between Bethel and Ai, westward of Ai, and Joshua spent the night among the people.

1 Samuel 25:19

And she said to her servants, “Go on before me. Behold, I will be coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal.