Then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob’s; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind us.
Then you should say, 'These animals belong to your servant Jacob. They are a gift he is sending to my lord Esau. And look, Jacob himself is coming behind us.'
Jacob is instructing his servants to tell Esau that the large herds of animals are gifts from Jacob, and that Jacob himself is following close behind.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Jacob is returning to his homeland of Canaan after years of exile in order to reunite with his family, but he is deeply afraid of encountering his brother Esau, whom he had previously deceived to steal his birthright and blessing. As part of his strategy to seek reconciliation, Jacob sends servants ahead with gifts and gives them specific instructions on what to say, hoping to appease Esau and demonstrate his humility. This event unfolds as God continues to work through Jacob's life, fulfilling promises made to his ancestors like Abraham.
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