Genesis 32:5

New American Bible - revised edition

ordering them: “Thus you shall say to my lord Esau: ‘Thus says your servant Jacob: I have been residing with Laban and have been delayed until now.

Cross References

Genesis 33:8

Then Esau asked, “What did you intend with all those herds that I encountered?” Jacob answered, “It was to gain my lord’s favor.”

Genesis 33:15

Esau replied, “Let me at least put at your disposal some of the people who are with me.” But Jacob said, “Why is this that I am treated so kindly, my lord?”

Job 6:22

Have I said, “Give me something, make a bribe on my behalf from your possessions”?

2 Samuel 16:4

The king therefore said to Ziba, “So! Everything Meribbaal had is yours.” Then Ziba said: “I pay you homage, my lord the king. May I find favor with you!” David and Shimei.

1 Samuel 1:18

She replied, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes,” and left. She went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and no longer appeared downhearted.

Ruth 2:2

Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “I would like to go and glean grain in the field of anyone who will allow me.” Naomi said to her, “Go ahead, my daughter.”

Genesis 47:25

“You have saved our lives!” they answered. “We have found favor with my lord; now we will be Pharaoh’s slaves.”

Genesis 33:11

Accept the gift I have brought you. For God has been generous toward me, and I have an abundance.” Since he urged him strongly, Esau accepted.

Genesis 31:16

All the wealth that God took away from our father really belongs to us and our children. So do whatever God has told you.”

Genesis 30:43

So the man grew exceedingly prosperous, and he owned large flocks, male and female servants, camels, and donkeys.

Luke 12:45

But if that servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed in coming,’ and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, to eat and drink and get drunk,

Genesis 31:3

Then the Lord said to Jacob: Return to the land of your ancestors, where you were born, and I will be with you.