KJV ORIGINAL
And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I have cattle, donkeys, flocks of sheep and goats, and male and female servants. I'm sending this message to you, my lord, hoping to find favor with you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is humbly telling his brother Esau about his wealth while respectfully asking for his acceptance and forgiveness.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Jacob's message to his brother Esau as Jacob returns to Canaan after 20 years away. Jacob had deceived Esau years earlier to steal his birthright and blessing, and now fears Esau's revenge. Jacob is trying to show both his prosperity (as evidence of God's blessing) and his humble attitude toward his brother.
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