Gen 32:17-20 | MHM | STEP | v. 17-20 : Jacob told his servants what to say when they met Esau. They were to call Esau “my lord” and Jacob “your servant,” and explain that the animals were a gift from Jacob. Jacob hoped this gift would calm Esau’s anger and make him willing to accept Jacob back (Genesis 32:17-20; Proverbs 17:8 ; Proverbs 18:16; Proverbs 21:14 ).

‏ Genesis 32:17-20

v. 17-20: Jacob told his servants what to say when they met Esau. They were to call Esau “my lord” and Jacob “your servant,” and explain that the animals were a gift from Jacob. Jacob hoped this gift would calm Esau’s anger and make him willing to accept Jacob back (Genesis 32:17-20; Proverbs 17:8 ^a; Proverbs 18:16; Proverbs 21:14 ^b).

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