Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.

General references

Bible References

I will appease

Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and carry down to the man as a present, a little balm and a little honey, aromatic gum and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:17
Now therefore, know and consider what you should do, for evil is plotted against our master and against all his household; and he is such a worthless man that no one can speak to him.”
Job 42:8
Now therefore, take for yourselves seven bulls and seven rams, and go to My servant Job, and offer up a burnt offering for yourselves, and My servant Job will pray for you. For I will accept him so that I may not do with you according to your folly, because you have not spoken of Me what is right, as My servant Job has.”
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But the slow to anger calms a dispute.
Proverbs 16:14
The fury of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise man will appease it.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

Peradventure

1 Samuel 6:5
So you shall make likenesses of your tumors and likenesses of your mice that ravage the land, and you shall give glory to the God of Israel; perhaps He will ease His hand from you, your gods, and your land.
1 Kings 20:31
His servants said to him, “Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings, please let us put sackcloth on our loins and ropes on our heads, and go out to the king of Israel; perhaps he will save your life.”
Jonah 3:9
Who knows, God may turn and relent and withdraw His burning anger so that we will not perish.”
2 Timothy 2:25
with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,

Of me

Job 42:8
Now therefore, take for yourselves seven bulls and seven rams, and go to My servant Job, and offer up a burnt offering for yourselves, and My servant Job will pray for you. For I will accept him so that I may not do with you according to your folly, because you have not spoken of Me what is right, as My servant Job has.”
Proverbs 6:35
He will not accept any ransom,
Nor will he be satisfied though you give many gifts.

General references

Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.