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Leah also approached, and she and her children bowed low. After this, Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed low.

Then Esau asked, “What are all these livestock for?”

“To solicit favor from you,[a] sir,”[b] Jacob answered.

But Esau replied, “I already have so much, my brother, so keep what belongs to you.”

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 33:8 Lit. from your eyes
  2. Genesis 33:8 Lit. you, my lord

Next, Leah and her children(A) came and bowed down.(B) Last of all came Joseph and Rachel,(C) and they too bowed down.

Esau asked, “What’s the meaning of all these flocks and herds I met?”(D)

“To find favor in your eyes, my lord,”(E) he said.

But Esau said, “I already have plenty,(F) my brother. Keep what you have for yourself.”

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