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if I have found favor in your eyes
"if you are pleased with me"
my gift from my hand
"this gift that I am giving to you"
I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God
The meaning of this simile is unclear. Possible meanings are 1) Jacob is happy that Esau has forgiven him like God has forgiven him or 2) Jacob is amazed to see his brother again like he was amazed to see God or 3) Jacob is humbled to be in Esau's presence like he was humbled to be in God's presence.