Genesis 32:20

New International Version

And be sure to say, ‘Your servant Jacob is coming behind us.’ ” For he thought, “I will pacify him with these gifts I am sending on ahead; later, when I see him, perhaps he will receive me.”

Cross References

Genesis 32:19

He also instructed the second, the third and all the others who followed the herds: “You are to say the same thing to Esau when you meet him.

Genesis 32:21

So Jacob’s gifts went on ahead of him, but he himself spent the night in the camp.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your bags and take them down to the man as a gift—a little balm and a little honey, some spices and myrrh, some pistachio nuts and almonds.

1 Kings 20:31

His officials said to him, “Look, we have heard that the kings of Israel are merciful. Let us go to the king of Israel with sackcloth around our waists and ropes around our heads. Perhaps he will spare your life.”

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

Proverbs 18:16

A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.

Proverbs 6:35

He will not accept any compensation; he will refuse a bribe, however great it is.

Jonah 3:9

Who knows? God may yet relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish.”

2 Timothy 2:25

Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

1 Samuel 6:5

Make models of the tumors and of the rats that are destroying the country, and give glory to Israel’s god. Perhaps he will lift his hand from you and your gods and your land.