Genesis 27

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 27 of 50

1 And it happened when Isaac was old and his eyes were dim for seeing, he called his elder son Esau and said to him, My son! And he said to him, Behold me.

2 And he said, Behold! Now, I am old; I do not know the day of my death.

3 And now please lift up your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go to the field and hunt game for me.

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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.

Key Hebrew Words

בָּרַךְ bless H1288 · TWOT 285
בְּרָכָה blessing H1293 · TWOT 285b
מִרְמָה deceit H4820 · TWOT 2169b
עָקַב supplant, take by the heel H6117 · TWOT 1676
צַ֫יִד game, hunted food H6718 · TWOT 1886a
אָרַר curse H779 · TWOT 168

People & Context

Jacob

younger son who, disguised as Esau, deceives blind Isaac and steals the firstborn's blessing

Isaac

old and blind; intends to bless Esau but unknowingly blesses Jacob, then cannot revoke it

Esau

firstborn hunter robbed of the blessing; weeps bitterly and resolves to kill Jacob

Rebekah

mother who plots the deception, disguises Jacob, and sends him to flee to Laban

Laban

Rebekah's brother in Haran to whom she tells Jacob to flee from Esau's fury

Jehovah

invoked by Isaac and Jacob; the field's blessing and the granted dew and fatness come from Him

Timeline

Isaac Prepares to Bless Esau

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 27:1-4
Rebekah's Plan to Deceive Isaac

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, so Jacob can receive the blessing.

Genesis 27:5-10
Jacob's Hesitation and Rebekah's Assurance

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 blessing. Rebekah takes the curse upon herself and urges Jacob to obey.

Genesis 27:11-13

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