And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
Jacob caminó delante de su familia y se inclinó hasta el suelo siete veces mientras se acercaba a su hermano.
Jacob mostró gran humildad y respeto hacia su hermano Esaú al inclinarse siete veces ante él.
📚 Contexto Histórico
This verse occurs when Jacob is returning to his homeland after many years and is about to meet his brother Esau, whom he had deceived years earlier by stealing his birthright and blessing. Jacob was terrified that Esau might still want revenge, so he approached with extreme humility and respect. Bowing seven times was a formal gesture of submission used in ancient Near Eastern culture when approaching someone of higher status or when seeking forgiveness.
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