Genesis 32:5

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Summary

And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.

Have oxen

May find

2 Samuel 16:4

General references

Genesis 32:18

Genesis 36:1

Bible References

Have oxen

Therefore the man Jacob prospered so much that he had large flocks, female and male servants, as well as camels and donkeys.

Now Jacob used to listen while Laban's sons kept on complaining, "Jacob has taken over everything our father owns! He made himself wealthy from what belongs to our father!"

So receive my blessing, which has been sent to you, since God has been gracious to me. Besides, I have enough." Because Jacob kept pressing him, Esau accepted the gifts.

When did I ever ask you for anything, say "Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?'

May find

Then Esau asked, "What are all these livestock for?" "To solicit favor from you, sir," Jacob answered.

"You've saved our lives," they replied. "If it pleases you, your Excellency, we'll be Pharaoh's slaves."

Ruth the Moabite told Naomi, "Please allow me to go out to the fields and glean grain behind anyone who shows me kindness." So Naomi replied, "Go ahead, my daughter."

She said, "Let your servant find favor in your eyes." Then she went on her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.

So the king told Ziba, "Pay attention! Everything that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!" In response Ziba said, "I'm submitting to you. Let me find favor in your sight, your majesty the king!"

General references

then you are to reply, "We're from your servant Jacob. The herds are a gift. He's sending them to my master, Esau. Look! There he is, coming along behind us.'"

This is a record of Esau's genealogy, that is, of Edom.