Genesis 32:20

New Living Translation

And be sure to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” Jacob thought, “I will try to appease him by sending gifts ahead of me. When I see him in person, perhaps he will be friendly to me.”

Cross References

Genesis 32:19

Jacob gave the same instructions to the second and third herdsmen and to all who followed behind the herds: “You must say the same thing to Esau when you meet him.

Genesis 32:21

So the gifts were sent on ahead, while Jacob himself spent that night in the camp.

Genesis 43:11

So their father, Jacob, finally said to them, “If it can’t be avoided, then at least do this. Pack your bags with the best products of this land. Take them down to the man as gifts—balm, honey, gum, aromatic resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

1 Kings 20:31

Ben-hadad’s officers said to him, “Sir, we have heard that the kings of Israel are merciful. So let’s humble ourselves by wearing burlap around our waists and putting ropes on our heads, and surrender to the king of Israel. Then perhaps he will let you live.”

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.

Proverbs 16:14

The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it.

Proverbs 18:16

Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!

Proverbs 21:14

A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury.

Proverbs 6:35

He will accept no compensation, nor be satisfied with a payoff of any size.

Jonah 3:9

Who can tell? Perhaps even yet God will change his mind and hold back his fierce anger from destroying us.”

2 Timothy 2:25

Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.

1 Samuel 6:5

Make these things to show honor to the God of Israel. Perhaps then he will stop afflicting you, your gods, and your land.