Genesis 33:8

And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.

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Other Translations for Genesis 33:8

BSB
"What do you mean by sending this whole company to meet me?" asked Esau. "To find favor in your sight, my lord," Jacob answered.
AKJV
And he said, What mean you by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.
CPDV
And Esau said, "What are these companies that I have been meeting?" He responded, "So may I find favor before my lord."
ERV
And he said, What meanest thou by all this company which I met? And he said, To find grace in the sight of my lord.
NHEB
Esau said, "What do you mean by all this company which I met?" Jacob said, "To find favor in the sight of my lord."
SMT
And he will say, What to thee all this camp which I met? and he will say, To find grace in thine eyes, my lord.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 33:8

AndhesaidH559VerbWhatmeanestthoubyallthisdroveH4264Noun MasculinewhichImetH6298VerbAndhesaidH559VerbThesearetofindH4672VerbgraceH2580Noun MasculineinthesightH5869NounofmylordH113Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 33:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 33:8
Summary
Esau questions Jacob's livestock gifts
Event
Esau asks about gifts
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative