Genesis 32:20

New King James Version

and also say, ‘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 pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.

2 Timothy 2:25

in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,

Jonah 3:9

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

Proverbs 16:14

As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, But a wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

Proverbs 6:35

He will accept no recompense, Nor will he be appeased though you give many gifts.

1 Kings 20:31

Then his servants said to him, “Look now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings. Please, let us put sackcloth around our waists and ropes around our heads, and go out to the king of Israel; perhaps he will spare your life.”

1 Samuel 6:5

Therefore you shall make images of your tumors and images of your rats that ravage the land, and you shall give glory to the God of Israel; perhaps He will lighten His hand from you, from your gods, and from your land.

Genesis 43:11

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

Genesis 32:19

So he commanded the second, the third, and all who followed the droves, saying, “In this manner you shall speak to Esau when you find him;

Genesis 32:21

So the present went on over before him, but he himself lodged that night in the camp.

Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.