Holly Bible - KJV with Concise Commentaries by Z Selam - HTML preview
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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.
9 And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast
unto thyself.
Esau modestly refused it because he had enough, and did not need it, Ge 33:9. Note, Those who wish to be considered men of honour will not seem to be mercenary in their friendship: whatever influence Jacob's present had upon Esau to pacify him, he would not have it thought that it had any, and therefore he refused it. His reason is I have enough, I have much (so the word is), and so much that he was not willing to take anything that was his brother's. Note,
(1.) Many that come short of spiritual blessings, and are out of covenant, yet have much of this world's wealth. Esau had what was promised him, the fatness of the earth and a livelihood by his sword.
(2.) It is a good thing for those that have much to know that they have enough, though they have not so much as some others have. Even Esau can say, I have enough.
(3.) Those that are content with what they have must show it by not coveting what others have. Esau bids Jacob keep what he had to himself, supposing he had more need of it. Esau, for his part, needs it not, either to supply him, for he was rich, or to pacify him, for he was reconciled: we should take heed lest at any time our covetousness impose upon the courtesy of others, and meanly take advantage of their generosity.
10 And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy
sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast Pleased with me.
Jacob affectionately urges him to accept it, and prevails, Ge 33:10, 11. Jacob sent it, through fear (Ge 32:20), but, the fear being over, he now importunes his acceptance of it for love, to