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What does Genesis 33:8 mean?

"Esau said, “What do you mean by all this company which I met?” Jacob said, “To find favor in the sight of my lord.”"

— Genesis 33:8 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

5

He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, “Who are these with you?” He said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.”

6

Then the servants came near with their children, and they bowed themselves.

7

Leah also and her children came near, and bowed themselves. After them, Joseph came near with Rachel, and they bowed themselves.

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Esau said, “What do you mean by all this company which I met?” Jacob said, “To find favor in the sight of my lord.”

9

Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; let that which you have be yours.”

10

Jacob said, “Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have seen your face, as one sees the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

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Please take the gift that I brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough.” He urged him, and he took it.

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