## my lord Esau ##

Jacob is using polite language and refers to his brother as "my lord."

## your servant Jacob ##

Jacob is using polite language and refers to himself as "your servant."

## donkey ##

See how you translated this in [Genesis 12:14](../12/14.md).

## sent to tell this ##

The phrase "my messengers" is understood. Alternate translation: "sent my messengers to tell this." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

## that I may find favor in your sight ##

"that you may be pleased with me"