Genesis 27:44

Stay with him for a while until your brother's anger cools down.

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In The King James Version

And tarry with him a few days, until thy brother’s fury turn away;

In Context

43So, my son, listen carefully to what I tell you. Leave immediately and go to my brother Laban in Haran.

45Once he's cooled down and forgets what you did to him, I'll send for you to come back. Why should I lose both of you in a single day?”

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Cross References

Genesis 31:38I've worked for you for these past twenty years. During that time none of your sheep and goats miscarried, and I haven't eaten a single ram from your flock.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 27:42-46

Jacob's Life Threatened by Esau. ( b. c. 1760.) 41 And 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. 42 And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee. 43 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee… Read the whole commentary →

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