Genesis 33:10

Jacob refused to accept Esau's refusal. He pressed his brother to receive the gift, explaining that seeing Esau's face meant as much to him as seeing the face of God. This remarkable comparison elevated Esau's presence to a sacred level in Jacob's mind, suggesting that reconciliation with his brother felt like an encounter with the divine.

Jacob's insistence that Esau accept the gift reveals the depth of Jacob's desire for reconciliation and his conviction that Esau's acceptance of the gift would seal their renewed relationship. By comparing Esau's face to God's face, Jacob expressed that the restoration of their bond was spiritually significant, not merely a practical matter of settling old grievances. Esau's warm reception had convinced Jacob that he had truly received his brother's forgiveness.