Jacob had received the blessing for which his soul had longed. His sin as a supplanter and deceiver had been pardoned. The crisis in his life was past. Doubt, perplexity, and remorse had embittered his existence, but now all was changed; and sweet was the peace of reconciliation with God. Jacob no longer feared to meet his brother. God, who had forgiven his sin, could move the heart of Esau also to accept his humiliation and repentance.

Jakob havde modtaget den velsignelse, han så længe havde længtes efter. Han havde fået tilgivelse for sit bedrageri. Krisen i hans liv var forbi. Tvivl, forvirring og anger havde forbitret hans tilværelse, men nu var alt forandret, og en herlig fred fyldte ham efter forligelsen med Gud. Jakob frygtede ikke længere for at møde sin broder. Gud, der havde tilgivet hans synd, kunne bevæge Esaus hjerte, så at også han godtog Jakobs ydmygelse og anger.