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Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them,“ If it must be so, then do this: take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and carry down to the man as a gift, a little balsam and a little honey, labdanum resin and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.
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Proverbs 18:16
A person’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great people.
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Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in an inside pocket, strong wrath.
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Proverbs 19:6
Many will seek the favor of a generous person, And every person is a friend to him who gives gifts.
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Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
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Genesis 43:26
When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the gift which was in their hand, and they bowed down to the ground before him.
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Genesis 42:6
Now Joseph was the ruler over the land; he was the one who sold grain to all the people of the land. And Joseph’s brothers came and bowed down to him with their faces to the ground.
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Genesis 32:20-21
and you shall say,‘ Behold, your servant Jacob also is behind us.’ ” For he said,“ I will appease him with the gift that goes ahead of me. Then afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me.”So the gift passed on ahead of him, while he himself spent that night in the camp.
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1 Samuel 25 8
Ask your young men and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come on a festive day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants and to your son David.’ ”
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Genesis 33:10
Jacob said,“ No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then accept my gift from my hand, for I see your face as one sees the face of God, and you have received me favorably.
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Genesis 18:2
When he raised his eyes and looked, behold, three men were standing opposite him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed down to the ground,
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1 Samuel 25 27
And now let this gift which your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who accompany my lord.