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.
I will appease
Peradventure
Of me
General references
Bible References
I will appease
Genesis 43:11
And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
1 Samuel 25:17
Now therefore know and consider what you will do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
Job 42:8
Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that you have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job.
Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger quiets strife.
Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret averts anger: and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Peradventure
1 Samuel 6:5
Therefore you shall make images of your tumors, and images of your mice that mar the land; and you shall give glory unto the God of Israel: perhaps he will lighten his hand from off you, and from off your gods, and from off your land.
1 Kings 20:31
And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray you, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: perhaps he will save your life.
Jonah 3:9
Who can tell if God will turn and relent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not?
2 Timothy 2:25
In meekness instructing those that oppose them; if God perhaps will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
Of me
Job 42:8
Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that you have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job.
Proverbs 6:35
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he be appeased, though you give many gifts.
General references
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.