Genesis 33:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

‘And Esau said, “I have enough. My brother, let what you have remain yours.”

Esau does not want such favours from his brother. They are not necessary, for he is reasonably wealthy and has the means of obtaining more. This may have brought a chill to Jacob's heart. The rejection of a gift was often followed by direct action. Notice Esau's ‘my brother.' He requires no formality between relatives.

Genesis 33:9

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