Genesis 33:15
And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord.
Cross-reference
Genesis 32:5
Parallel
In Genesis 32:5, Jacob anxiously hoped to 'find favor' with Esau. Now that favor is confirmed — the petition has become mutual acceptance.
Genesis 30:27
Contrast
In Genesis 30:27, Laban tells Jacob he's 'found favor' through him — reversing the dynamic, as Laban begs Jacob to stay while Jacob declines Esau.
Genesis 47:25
Parallel
In Genesis 47:25, the Egyptians similarly say 'find favor' when submitting to Pharaoh — both express humble dependence on a ruler's goodwill.
Ruth 2:13
Parallel
In Ruth 2:13, Ruth uses this same 'find favor' formula when approaching Boaz — a standard expression of humble petition for acceptance from a superior.