מִנְחָה

“So the men took these gifts, along with double the amount of silver, and Benjamin as well. Then they hurried down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.”

“So Jacob’s gifts went on before him, while he spent the night in the camp.”

“So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD,”

“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 carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.”

“but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.”

“You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me.””

“Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau:”

“But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably.”

“while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,”