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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Genesis 33:3

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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33:3-13 Even though Jacob had nothing to fear, he was afraid and tried to appease his brother. He assumed the role of a servant before royalty by bowing (33:3), using an honorific title (33:8, 13), making introductions (33:6-7), and presenting gifts (33:8).
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