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Themes in Genesis 27

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Themes in Genesis 27

Genesis 27:1 (show verse)

When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could not see, he called his older son Esau and said to him, “My son.”

And he answered, “Here I am.”

Blindness » From old age
Blindness » Instances of » isaac
Children » Male » Received the blessing of their father before his death
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Esau » General references to
Eyes » Grows dim by age
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Dimness of vision in old age

Genesis 27:2 (show verse)

He said, “Look, I am old and do not know the day of my death.

Children » Male » Received the blessing of their father before his death
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing

Genesis 27:3 (show verse)

Take your hunting gear, your quiver and bow, and go out in the field to hunt some game for me.

Archery » Practiced by esau
Arrow » Used in hunting
Arrows » Carried in a quiver
Arrows » Discharged » At the beasts of the earth
the Bow » Sometimes used in hunting
Children » Male » Received the blessing of their father before his death
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Hunting » By esau
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Quiver » For arrows
Weapons » Of war » Bows

Genesis 27:4 (show verse)

Then make me a delicious meal that I love and bring it to me to eat, so that I can bless you before I die.”

Children » Male » Received the blessing of their father before his death
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
the Diet of the jews » In patriarchal age
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
the First-born » Privileges of » Special blessing by the father
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing

Genesis 27:5 (show verse)

Now Rebekah was listening to what Isaac said to his son Esau. So while Esau went to the field to hunt some game to bring in,

Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Hunting » By esau
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac

Genesis 27:6 (show verse)

Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “Listen! I heard your father talking with your brother Esau. He said,

Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah » General references to
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » jacob » Defrauds » Esau

Genesis 27:7 (show verse)

‘Bring me the game and make a delicious meal for me to eat so that I can bless you in the Lord’s presence before I die.’

Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » jacob » Defrauds » Esau

Genesis 27:8 (show verse)

Now obey every order I give you, my son.

Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » jacob » Defrauds » Esau

Genesis 27:9 (show verse)

Go to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, and I will make them into a delicious meal for your father—the kind he loves.

Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deceit » Exemplified » Rebecca and jacob
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
the Diet of the jews » Generally prepared by females
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
Food » Articles of » Prepared by females
Goat » Used for food
Goat » The young of » Considered a delicacy
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Labour » Woman's » As housekeepers
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » jacob » Defrauds » Esau
Women » Work of » As housekeepers
Women's Work » As housekeepers

Genesis 27:10 (show verse)

Then take it to your father to eat so that he may bless you before he dies.”

Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » jacob » Defrauds » Esau

Genesis 27:11 (show verse)

Jacob answered Rebekah his mother, “Look, my brother Esau is a hairy man, but I am a man with smooth skin.

Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » jacob » Defrauds » Esau
Women » Instances of » Rebekah, in her partiality for jacob, and her sharp practice to secure for him isaac's blessing

Genesis 27:12 (show verse)

Suppose my father touches me. Then I will be revealed to him as a deceiver and bring a curse rather than a blessing on myself.”

Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » jacob » Defrauds » Esau
Women » Instances of » Rebekah, in her partiality for jacob, and her sharp practice to secure for him isaac's blessing

Genesis 27:13 (show verse)

His mother said to him, “Your curse be on me, my son. Just obey me and go get them for me.”

Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » jacob » Defrauds » Esau
Women » Instances of » Rebekah, in her partiality for jacob, and her sharp practice to secure for him isaac's blessing

Genesis 27:14 (show verse)

So he went and got the goats and brought them to his mother, and his mother made the delicious food his father loved.

Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Women » Instances of » Rebekah, in her partiality for jacob, and her sharp practice to secure for him isaac's blessing

Genesis 27:15 (show verse)

Then Rebekah took the best clothes of her older son Esau, which were in the house, and had her younger son Jacob wear them.

Genesis 27:16 (show verse)

She put the skins of the young goats on his hands and the smooth part of his neck.

Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Craftiness, general references to
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Duplicity » Craftiness, general references to
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Brought trouble into the home by teaching her son deception
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Women » Instances of » Rebekah, in her partiality for jacob, and her sharp practice to secure for him isaac's blessing

Genesis 27:17 (show verse)

Then she handed the delicious food and the bread she had made to her son Jacob.

Bread » The principal food used by the ancients
Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Brought trouble into the home by teaching her son deception
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Women » Instances of » Rebekah, in her partiality for jacob, and her sharp practice to secure for him isaac's blessing

Genesis 27:18 (show verse)

When he came to his father, he said, “My father.”

And he answered, “Here I am. Who are you, my son?”

Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
jacob » Summary of his character » Deceptive
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac

Genesis 27:19 (show verse)

Jacob replied to his father, “I am Esau, your firstborn. I have done as you told me. Please sit up and eat some of my game so that you may bless me.”

Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Deceit » Exemplified » Rebecca and jacob
Deception » Religious persons guilty of
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
the Diet of the jews » Was taken » Often sitting
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
jacob » Summary of his character » Deceptive
Lying » Exemplified » jacob
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac

Genesis 27:20 (show verse)

But Isaac said to his son, “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son?”

He replied, “Because the Lord your God worked it out for me.”

Genesis 27:21 (show verse)

Then Isaac said to Jacob, “Please come closer so I can touch you, my son. Are you really my son Esau or not?”

Genesis 27:22 (show verse)

So Jacob came closer to his father Isaac. When he touched him, he said, “The voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau.”

Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
jacob » Summary of his character » Deceptive
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac

Genesis 27:23 (show verse)

He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him.

Benedictions » Instances of » By isaac » Upon jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Deception » Instances of » Jacob and rebekah, in imposing jacob on his father, and jacob's impersonating esau
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
jacob » Summary of his character » Deceptive
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac

Genesis 27:24 (show verse)

Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau?”

And he replied, “I am.”

Genesis 27:25 (show verse)

Then he said, “Serve me, and let me eat some of my son’s game so that I can bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; he brought him wine, and he drank.

Genesis 27:26 (show verse)

Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come closer and kiss me, my son.”

Benedictions » Instances of » By isaac » Upon jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Devout fathers » Isaac blesses his son
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Fathers » Good Fathers » Isaac blesses his son
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
jacob » Summary of his character » Deceptive
Kiss » Of affection
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » isaac
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac

Genesis 27:27 (show verse)

So he came closer and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothes, he blessed him and said:

Ah, the smell of my son
is like the smell of a field
that the Lord has blessed.

Benedictions » Instances of » By isaac » Upon jacob
Blessings » Pronounced upon persons by men
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Devout fathers » Isaac blesses his son
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Fathers » Good Fathers » Isaac blesses his son
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
jacob » Summary of his character » Deceptive
Kiss » Of affection
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » isaac
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac

Genesis 27:28 (show verse)

May God give to you—
from the dew of the sky
and from the richness of the land—
an abundance of grain and new wine.

Benedictions » Instances of » By isaac » Upon jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
the Earth » God » Makes fruitful
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Gifts from God » Temporal » Rain and fruitful seasons
the Gifts of God » Temporal » Rain and fruitful seasons
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Was a prophet
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Israel » Prophecies » Concerning
jacob » Prophecies concerning himself and his descendants
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
jacob » Summary of his character » Deceptive
Meteorology » Dew
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Blessing and cursing their children
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Wine » With corn and oil, denoted all temporal blessings

Genesis 27:29 (show verse)

May peoples serve you
and nations bow down to you.
Be master over your brothers;
may your mother’s sons bow down to you.
Those who curse you will be cursed,
and those who bless you will be blessed.

Benedictions » Instances of » By isaac » Upon jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Edomites, the » Predictions respecting » Subjection to israel
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
the First-born » Privileges of » Authority over the younger children
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Was a prophet
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Israel » Prophecies » Concerning
jacob » Prophecies concerning himself and his descendants
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
jacob » Summary of his character » Deceptive
Jews, the » Denunciations against those who » Cursed
Jews, the » Blessedness of blessing
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Rulers' » Patriarchal
Salutations » By bowing

Genesis 27:30 (show verse)

As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob and Jacob had left the presence of his father Isaac, his brother Esau arrived from the hunt.

death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Esau » General references to
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Lost his blessing
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Hunting » By esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac

Genesis 27:31 (show verse)

He had also made some delicious food and brought it to his father. Then he said to his father, “Let my father get up and eat some of his son’s game, so that you may bless me.”

death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Lost his blessing
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac

Genesis 27:32 (show verse)

But his father Isaac said to him, “Who are you?”

He answered, “I am Esau your firstborn son.”

Genesis 27:33 (show verse)

Isaac began to tremble uncontrollably. “Who was it then,” he said, “who hunted game and brought it to me? I ate it all before you came in, and I blessed him. Indeed, he will be blessed!”

death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Lost his blessing
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Hunting » By esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac

Genesis 27:34 (show verse)

When Esau heard his father’s words, he cried out with a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me too, my father!”

Genesis 27:35 (show verse)

But he replied, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.”

The Dead » Mourning for, often » Very great
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Lost his blessing
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
the First-born » Privileges of » Special blessing by the father
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac

Genesis 27:36 (show verse)

So he said, “Isn’t he rightly named Jacob?

For he has cheated me twice now. He took my birthright, and look, now he has taken my blessing.” Then he asked, “Haven’t you saved a blessing for me?”

Birthright » Sold by esau
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Lost his blessing
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Sold by esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Responsibility » Attempts to shirk
Responsibility » Attempts to shift » Esau
Worldliness » Instances of » jacob

But Isaac answered Esau: “Look, I have made him a master over you, have given him all of his relatives as his servants, and have sustained him with grain and new wine. What then can I do for you, my son?”

Benedictions » Instances of » By isaac » Upon jacob
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Edomites, the » Predictions respecting » Subjection to israel
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Lost his blessing
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Rulers' » Patriarchal
Wine » With corn and oil, denoted all temporal blessings

Genesis 27:38 (show verse)

Esau said to his father, “Do you only have one blessing, my father? Bless me too, my father!” And Esau wept loudly.

death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Lost his blessing
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Was a prophet
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Weeping » Instances of » Of esau

Genesis 27:39 (show verse)

Then his father Isaac answered him:

Look, your dwelling place will be
away from the richness of the land,
away from the dew of the sky above.

Benedictions » Instances of » By isaac » Upon esau
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Edomites, the » Country of » Fertile and rich
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac

Genesis 27:40 (show verse)

You will live by your sword,
and you will serve your brother.
But when you rebel,
you will break his yoke from your neck.

Benedictions » Instances of » By isaac » Upon esau
death » Scenes of » Death of isaac
Edomites, the » Predictions respecting » Revolt from israel
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Was a prophet
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » His old age, last blessing upon his sons
Israel » Prophecies » Concerning
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Swords » Figurative » Of war
Swords » Illustrative » (living by,) of rapine

Genesis 27:41 (show verse)

Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau determined in his heart: “The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob.”

Family » Trouble instances of » Jacob and esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Hatred » Exemplified » Esau
Hatred » Examples of » Esau
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Hatred
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » Jacob and esau
jacob » Esau seeks to kill, escapes to padan-aram
Malice » Exemplified » Esau
Malice » Instances of » Esau toward jacob
Murder » The wicked » Devise
Murder » Exemplified » Esau
Trouble » Business family » Jacob and esau

Genesis 27:42 (show verse)

When the words of her older son Esau were reported to Rebekah, she summoned her younger son Jacob and said to him, “Listen, your brother Esau is consoling himself by planning to kill you.

Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
jacob » Esau seeks to kill, escapes to padan-aram
jacob » Summary of his character » Reaped the result of his own sin
Rebekah (rebecca) » Sends jacob to laban, her brother

Genesis 27:43 (show verse)

So now, my son, listen to me. Flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran,

Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Haran » Or charran, land of
Haran » Also called charran » Jacob flees to
Homicide » Punishment of
jacob » Esau seeks to kill, escapes to padan-aram
jacob » Summary of his character » Reaped the result of his own sin
Rebekah (rebecca) » Sends jacob to laban, her brother

Genesis 27:44 (show verse)

and stay with him for a few days until your brother’s anger subsides—

Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Homicide » Punishment of
jacob » Esau seeks to kill, escapes to padan-aram
Rebekah (rebecca) » Sends jacob to laban, her brother

Genesis 27:45 (show verse)

until your brother’s rage turns away from you and he forgets what you have done to him. Then I will send for you and bring you back from there. Why should I lose you both in one day?”

Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Esau
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Homicide » Punishment of
jacob » Esau seeks to kill, escapes to padan-aram
Rebekah (rebecca) » Sends jacob to laban, her brother

Genesis 27:46 (show verse)

So Rebekah said to Isaac, “I’m sick of my life because of these Hittite women. If Jacob marries a Hittite woman like one of them, what good is my life?”

Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Family » Trouble instances of » Rebekah and her daughters-in-law
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau
Heth » Son of canaan, and ancestor of the hittites
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » Rebekah and her daughters-in-law
jacob » Esau seeks to kill, escapes to padan-aram
Life » Of the spirit » Weariness of
Rebekah » General references to
Rebekah (rebecca) » Sends jacob to laban, her brother
Trouble » Business family » Rebekah and her daughters-in-law