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Themes in Genesis 27

Genesis 27:1 (show verse)

It happened, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his elder son, and said to him, "My son?" He said to him, "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, "See now, I am old. I don't 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)

Now therefore, please take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field, and take me venison.

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)

Make me savory food, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat, and that my soul may 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)

Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.

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 spoke to Jacob her son, saying, "Behold, I heard your father speak to Esau your brother, saying,

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 venison, and make me savory food, that I may eat, and bless you before Yahweh before my death.'

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 therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command you.

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 now to the flock, and get me from there two good young goats. I will make them savory food for your father, such as 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)

You shall bring it to your father, that he may eat, so that he may bless you before his death."

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 said to Rebekah his mother, "Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man.

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)

What if my father touches me? I will seem to him as a deceiver, and I would bring a curse on myself, and not a blessing."

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, "Let your curse be on me, my son. Only obey my voice, 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)

He went, and got them, and brought them to his mother. His mother made savory food, such as 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)

Rebekah took the good clothes of Esau, her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob, her younger son.

Genesis 27:16 (show verse)

She put the skins of the young goats on his hands, and on the smooth 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)

She gave the savory food and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of 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)

He came to his father, and said, "My father?" He said, "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 said to his father, "I am Esau your firstborn. I have done what you asked me to do. Please arise, sit and eat of my venison, that your soul 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)

Isaac said to his son, "How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?" He said, "Because Yahweh your God gave me success."

Genesis 27:21 (show verse)

Isaac said to Jacob, "Please come near, that I may feel you, my son, whether you are really my son Esau or not."

Genesis 27:22 (show verse)

Jacob went near to Isaac his father. He felt him, and said, "The voice is Jacob's voice, 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 didn't recognize him, because his hands were hairy, like his brother, Esau's hands. 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)

He said, "Are you really my son Esau?" He said, "I am."

Genesis 27:25 (show verse)

He said, "Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless you." He brought it near to him, and he ate. He brought him wine, and he drank.

Genesis 27:26 (show verse)

His father Isaac said to him, "Come near now, 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)

He came near, and kissed him. He smelled the smell of his clothing, and blessed him, and said, "Behold, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which Yahweh 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)

God give you of the dew of the sky, of the fatness of the earth, and plenty 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)

Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers. Let your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you. Blessed be everyone who blesses you."

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)

It happened, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob had just gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.

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 also made savory food, and brought it to his father. He said to his father, "Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that your soul 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)

Isaac his father said to him, "Who are you?" He said, "I am your son, your firstborn, Esau."

Genesis 27:33 (show verse)

Isaac trembled violently, and said, "Who, then, is he who has taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before you came, and have blessed him? Yes, 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 the words of his father, he cried with an exceeding great and bitter cry, and said to his father, "Bless me, even me also, my father."

Genesis 27:35 (show verse)

He said, "Your brother came with deceit, and has taken away 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

He said, "Isn't he rightly named Jacob? For he has supplanted me these two times. He took away my birthright. See, now he has taken away my blessing." He said, "Haven't you reserved a blessing for me?"

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Genesis 27:37 (show verse)

Isaac answered Esau, "Behold, I have made him your lord, and all his brothers have I given to him for servants. With grain and new wine have I sustained him. What then will I do for you, my son?"

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Genesis 27:38 (show verse)

Esau said to his father, "Have you but one blessing, my father? Bless me, even me also, my father." Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.

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Genesis 27:39 (show verse)

Isaac his father answered him, "Behold, of the fatness of the earth will be your dwelling, and of the dew of the sky from above.

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Genesis 27:40 (show verse)

By your sword will you live, and you will serve your brother. It will happen, when you will break loose, that you shall shake his yoke from off your neck."

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Genesis 27:41 (show verse)

Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father blessed him. Esau said in his heart, "The days of mourning for my father are at hand. Then I will kill my brother Jacob."

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Genesis 27:42 (show verse)

The words of Esau, her elder son, were told to Rebekah. She sent and called Jacob, her younger son, and said to him, "Behold, your brother Esau comforts himself about you by planning to kill you.

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Rebekah (rebecca) » Sends jacob to laban, her brother

Genesis 27:43 (show verse)

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice. Arise, flee to Laban, my brother, in Haran.

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Genesis 27:44 (show verse)

Stay with him a few days, until your brother's fury turns away;

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Genesis 27:45 (show verse)

until your brother's anger turn away from you, and he forgets what you have done to him. Then I will send, and get you from there. Why should I be bereaved of you both in one day?"

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Genesis 27:46 (show verse)

Rebekah said to Isaac, "I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth. If Jacob takes a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these, of the daughters of the land, what good will my life do me?"

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