13And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother;
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A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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:
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 13-23)Jacob, having piously made God his friend by a prayer, is here prudently endeavouring to make Esau his friend by a present. He had prayed to God to deliver him from the hand of Esau, for he feared him; but neither did his fear sink into such a despair as dispirits for the use of means, nor did his prayer make him presume upon God’s mercy, without the use of means. Note, When we have prayed to God…
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