Genesis 33:9-11

The Voice

Esau: ⁹I have enough, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself.

Jacob expects trouble from Esau, but he finds the pain of the past healed. Now Esau wants nothing from his brother.

Jacob: ¹⁰No, please. If I have found favor with you after all these years, please accept the gifts I offer. Seeing your face again is like seeing the face of God, so graciously and warmly have you welcomed me. ¹¹Please accept the blessing I bring. God has graciously provided for me and my family. I have everything I could want.

Jacob kept insisting that Esau accept the gift. Finally he did.

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