Genesis 33:10 web — Jacob said, "Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have se…

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"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."

— Genesis 33:10, World English Bible

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Genesis 33 — Context

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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."

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

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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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Esau said, "Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before you."

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Jacob said to him, "My lord knows that the children are tender, and that the flocks and herds with me have their young, and if they overdrive them one day, all the flocks will die.

Genesis 33:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 33:10 say?
Genesis 33:10 in the World English Bible reads: “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.”
Where is Genesis 33:10 in the Bible?
Genesis 33:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 33, verse 10.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 33:10.
What translation should I read Genesis 33:10 in?
Genesis 33:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 33:10?
Genesis 33:10 reads (WEB): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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