KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'What do you mean by all these herds of animals I encountered?' And he said, 'These are to find favor in your sight, my lord.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Jacob offering generous gifts to his brother Esau, hoping to earn his forgiveness and approval after years of separation.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation takes place when Jacob returns to Canaan after twenty years away, fearing that his brother Esau still holds a grudge for stealing his birthright and blessing. Jacob had sent multiple herds of livestock ahead as gifts to appease Esau before their face-to-face meeting. The term 'grace' here refers to finding favor or acceptance in someone's eyes.
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