Genesis 33
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 33 of 50
Chapter Summary
1 The kindness of Jacob and Esau at their meeting. 18 At Shechem he buys a field, and builds an altar called El, the God of Israel.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Bows seven times before Esau, presses his gift on him, then settles at Succoth and Shechem and builds an altar
Runs to meet Jacob, embraces and kisses him, weeps, and is reconciled before returning to Seir
Jacob's wife who comes near with her children and bows before Esau
Jacob's wife who comes near last with Joseph and bows before Esau
Rachel's son who comes near with his mother and bows before Esau
Timeline
Jacob sees Esau approaching with 400 men. He divides his children among Leah, Rachel, and the slave-girls, placing the slave-girls and their children first, then Leah and her children, then Rachel and Joseph last. Jacob bows seven times as he approaches Esau.
Genesis 33:1-3Esau runs to meet Jacob, embraces him, falls on his neck, kisses him, and they weep. Esau asks about the women and children; Jacob explains they are God's favor to his servant. The family bows to Esau.
Genesis 33:4-7Esau asks about the droves of animals. Jacob explains they are a present to find favor. Esau initially refuses, saying he has much, but Jacob urges him, stating that seeing Esau's face is like seeing God's face, and he has all things. Esau accepts.
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