Genesis 33:9 bbe — But Esau said, I have enough; keep what is yours, my brother, for yourself.

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"But Esau said, I have enough; keep what is yours, my brother, for yourself."

— Genesis 33:9, Bible in Basic English

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“And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.”
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Genesis 33 — Context

Then the servants and their children came near, and went down on their faces.

And Leah came near with her children, and then Joseph and Rachel, and they did the same.

And he said, What were all those herds which I saw on the way? And Jacob said, They were an offering so that I might have grace in my lord's eyes.

But Esau said, I have enough; keep what is yours, my brother, for yourself.

And Jacob said, Not so; but if I have grace in your eyes, take them as a sign of my love, for I have seen your face as one may see the face of God, and you have been pleased with me.

Take my offering then, with my blessing; for God has been very good to me and I have enough: so at his strong request, he took it.

And he said, Let us go on our journey together, and I will go in front.

Genesis 33:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 33:9 say?

Genesis 33:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But Esau said, I have enough; keep what is yours, my brother, for yourself.”

Where is Genesis 33:9 in the Bible?

Genesis 33:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 33, verse 9.

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 33:9.

What translation should I read Genesis 33:9 in?

Genesis 33:9 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 33:9?

Genesis 33:9 reads (BBE): “But Esau said, I have enough; keep what is yours, my brother, for yourself.” 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.

Genesis 33:9 bbe — But Esau said, I have enough; keep what is yours, my brother, for yourself.

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