And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.
Parallel translations
- WEB Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; let that which you have be yours.”
- BSB “I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”
- NKJV But Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself.”
- NASB But Esau said, “I have plenty, my brother; let what you have be your own.”
- NLT “My brother, I have plenty,” Esau answered. “Keep what you have for yourself.”
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Quick answer
Esau, already prosperous, urges Jacob to keep his own possessions. His refusal shows genuine contentment and goodwill.
Overview
Esau declines the gift, saying he has enough and that Jacob should keep his wealth. His response reveals a softened heart with no desire to take from his brother. Esau's contentment and generosity confirm that God has truly reconciled the two.
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- Gen 27:39And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;
- Phlm 1:7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
- Prov 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
- Acts 21:20And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:
- Acts 9:17And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
- Phlm 1:16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
- Eccl 4:8There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.
- Gen 27:41And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.
- Judg 20:23(And the children of Israel went up and wept before the LORD until even, and asked counsel of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up again to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And the LORD said, Go up against him.)
- Gen 4:9And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?
- Prov 30:15The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:
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