Genesis 32:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And also tell him, 'Look, your servant Jacob is coming behind us.' For Jacob said to himself, 'I will calm his anger with the gift that goes ahead of me, and afterward I will meet him face to face. Maybe then he will forgive me.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jacob is trying to win back his brother Esau's favor by sending gifts ahead of their meeting, hoping Esau will forgive him for past wrongs.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place as Jacob returns to his homeland after twenty years away, fearing that his brother Esau still holds a grudge for stealing his birthright and blessing. Jacob had fled years earlier when Esau threatened to kill him, and now he's strategically sending servants with gifts to test Esau's mood before their reunion.

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