Genesis 32:18
“Then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob’s; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind us.”
KJV
Read in Genesis 32Meaning
Jacob's servant must identify the livestock as a present for Esau while making clear that Jacob is approaching behind it.
Read carefully
The language of servant and lord reflects Jacob's chosen posture in the reunion and is not a permanent theological ranking between Jacob and Esau.
Reflection
The gift is not a substitute for meeting: Jacob still places himself on the road toward a direct encounter with his brother.