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Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them,“ If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift— some balsam and some honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds.
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Proverbs 18:16
A gift opens doors for a man and brings him before the great.
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Proverbs 21:14
A secret gift soothes anger, and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
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Proverbs 19:6
Many seek a ruler’s favor, and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
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Proverbs 17:8
A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
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Genesis 43:26
When Joseph came home, they brought him the gift they had carried into the house, and they bowed to the ground before him.
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Genesis 42:6
Joseph was in charge of the country; he sold grain to all its people. His brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.
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Genesis 32:20-21
You are also to say,‘ Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought,“ I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.”So the gift was sent on ahead of him while he remained in the camp that night.
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1 Samuel 25 8
Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on a feast day. Please give whatever you can afford to your servants and to your son David.’”
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Genesis 33:10
But Jacob said,“ No, please! If I have found favor with you, take this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing God’s face, since you have accepted me.
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Genesis 18:2
He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them and bowed to the ground.
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1 Samuel 25 27
Accept this gift your servant has brought to my lord, and let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.