Genesis 33:3

The Passion Translation

Then Jacob went ahead of them to face Esau. As he approached his brother, he bowed down to the ground seven times before reaching him.

Cross References

Genesis 42:6

Now Joseph was the governor of the land of Egypt, which meant he supervised the sale of grain to all the people. One day, Joseph’s ten brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces on the ground.

Genesis 18:2

he looked up and suddenly saw three men standing nearby. As soon as he saw them, he ran from his tent to welcome them. He bowed down to the ground

Genesis 43:26

When Joseph came home, they presented to him the gifts they had brought with them into the house. They each bowed low before him with their faces to the ground.

Luke 14:11

“Remember this: everyone with a lofty opinion of who he is and who seeks to raise himself up will be publicly humbled. And everyone with a modest opinion of who he is and chooses to humble himself will be raised up before all.”

John 10:15

just as my Father knows my heart and I know my Father’s heart. I am ready to give my life for the sheep.

John 10:4

And when he has brought out all his sheep, he walks ahead of them and they will follow him, for they are familiar with his voice.

Proverbs 6:3

Quickly get out of it if you possibly can! Swallow your pride, get over your embarrassment, and go tell your “friend” you want your name off that contract.

Genesis 33:2

He lined up the maidservants and their children in front, then Leah and her children, then Rachel and Joseph last of all.

Genesis 48:12

Joseph then removed them from his father’s knees and bowed low in respect before his father with his face to the ground.