Genesis 27
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 27 of 50
Chapter Summary
1 Isaac sends Esau for game.. 6 Rebekah instructs Jacob how to obtain the blessing. 15 Jacob under the person of Esau obtains it. 30 Esau brings game, and by pleading obtains a lesser blessing. 41 He threatens Jacob.
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People & Context
When Isaac is old and his eyes are dim, he calls Esau, his elder son, and asks him to hunt game and prepare a savory meal, so Isaac can bless him befo…
Rebekah overhears Isaac's words to Esau. She tells Jacob to go to the flock, bring two good goat kids, and she will prepare a savory meal for Isaac, s…
Jacob expresses concern about his smooth skin contrasting with Esau's hairy skin, fearing he will be found out and receive a curse instead of a blessi…
Timeline
When Isaac is old and his eyes are dim, he calls Esau, his elder son, and asks him to hunt game and prepare a savory meal, so Isaac can bless him before he dies.
Genesis 27:1-4Rebekah overhears Isaac's words to Esau. She tells Jacob to go to the flock, bring two good goat kids, and she will prepare a savory meal for Isaac, so Jacob can receive the blessing.
Genesis 27:5-10Jacob expresses concern about his smooth skin contrasting with Esau's hairy skin, fearing he will be found out and receive a curse instead of a blessing. Rebekah takes the curse upon herself and urges Jacob to obey.
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