Genesis 33:9

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““I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.””

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BSBPD

““I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; let that which thou hast be thine.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Esau saith, `I have abundance, my brother, let it be to thyself that which thou hast.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 33:9 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 4:9And the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I do not know!” he answered. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
  2. Genesis 27:39His father Isaac answered him: “Behold, your dwelling place shall be away from the richness of the land, away from the dew of heaven above.
  3. Genesis 27:41Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.”
  4. Judges 20:23They went up and wept before the LORD until evening, inquiring of Him, “Should we again draw near for battle against our brothers the Benjamites?” And the LORD answered, “Go up against them.”
  5. Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
  6. Proverbs 30:15The leech has two daughters: Give and Give. There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, ‘Enough!’:
  7. Ecclesiastes 4:8There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: “For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?” This too is futile—a miserable task.
  8. Acts 9:17So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
  9. Acts 21:20When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.
  10. Philemon 1:7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
  11. Philemon 1:16no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.

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