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Themes in Genesis 27

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Themes in Genesis 27

Genesis 27:1 (show verse)

Eventually, Isaac grew so old that he could not see. One day, he called his eldest son Esau. "My son," he called out to him.

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)

"Look how old I am! I could die any day now,

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)

so go find your weapons, take your bow and arrows, go outside, and 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 prepare some food, just the way I like it, and bring it to me so that I can eat and 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 overheard Isaac while he was speaking to his son Esau. When Esau had gone out to the field to hunt and bring in some game,

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 gave these instructions to her son Jacob: "Quick! Pay attention!" she said. "I heard your father talking to your brother Esau. He told him,

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 some game and then prepare some food for me so I can eat and bless you in the presence of the LORD 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)

So now, my son, listen to what I have to say and pay attention to what I'm about to tell 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 to the flock and bring me two healthy young goats. I'll prepare some delicious food for your father, just the way he loves it.

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 you are to take it to your father so that he can eat and 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)

"But look!" Jacob pointed out to his mother Rebekah, "My brother Esau is a hairy man, but I'm smooth skinned.

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)

My father might touch me and he'll realize that I'm deceiving him. Then, I'll bring a curse on myself instead of 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)

"My son," she replied, "let any curse against you fall on me. Just listen to me, then go and 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 out he went, got them, and brought them to his mother, who then prepared some delicious food, just the way his father liked it.

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 some garments that belonged to her elder son Esau the best ones available and put them on her younger son Jacob.

Genesis 27:16 (show verse)

She put some goat skins over his hands and on 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 bread that she had prepared 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)

who went to his father and said, "My father"" "It's me!" he replied. "Which one 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)

"I'm Esau, your firstborn!" Jacob told his father. "I've done what you asked, so please sit up and eat what I caught, so you can 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)

"How did you get it so quickly, my son?" Isaac asked. Jacob responded, ""because the LORD your God made me successful."

Genesis 27:21 (show verse)

So Isaac told Jacob, "Come here, my son, so I can feel you and know for sure whether or not you're my son Esau."

Genesis 27:22 (show verse)

So Jacob approached his father, who felt him and said, "It's Jacob's voice, but Esau's hands."

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 Jacob, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau, so Isaac 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 asked, "Are you really my son Esau?" "I am," Jacob replied.

Genesis 27:25 (show verse)

"Come closer to me," Isaac replied, "so I can eat some of the game, my son, and then bless you." So Jacob came closer, and Isaac ate. Jacob also brought wine so his father could drink.

Genesis 27:26 (show verse)

After this, Jacob's father Isaac told him, "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 Jacob drew closer to kiss him. When Isaac smelled the scent of his son's clothes, he blessed him and said, "How my son's scent is the fragrance of the 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 the LORD grant you dew from the skies, and from the fertile land; may he grant you abundant grain and fresh 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 people serve and bow before you; may you be master over your brothers; may your mother's sons bow before you; may anyone who curses you be cursed; and may anyone who blesses you 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)

Just after Isaac had finished blessing Jacob and Jacob had left his father Isaac, Jacob's brother Esau returned from 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)

prepared some delicious food, brought it to his father, and told him, "Can you get up now, father, so you may eat some of your son's game and then 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 asked him, "Who are you?" "I'm Esau, your firstborn son," he answered.

Genesis 27:33 (show verse)

At this, Isaac began to tremble violently. "Who then," he asked, "hunted some game and brought it to me to eat before you arrived, so that I've blessed him? Indeed, he is 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 realized what his father Isaac was saying, he began to wail out loud bitterly. "Bless me," he cried, "even me, too, my father!"

Genesis 27:35 (show verse)

Isaac replied, "Your brother came here deceitfully and stole 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

Then he said, "Isn't his name rightly called Jacob?" Esau asked. "He has circumvented me this second time. First, he took away my birthright, and now, look how he also stole my blessing." Then he added, "Haven't you reserved 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
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Genesis 27:37 (show verse)

In response, Isaac told Esau, "Look! I've predicted that he's going to become your master, and I've assigned all his brothers to be his servants. What then can I do for you, my son?"

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Genesis 27:38 (show verse)

Then Esau implored his father, "Don't you have even one blessing for me, my father? Bless me, even me too, my father!" Then Esau lifted his voice and wept bitterly.

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Genesis 27:39 (show verse)

At this, his father Isaac replied to him, "Look! Away from the fertile land will be your dwellings; away from the dew of the skies above.

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Genesis 27:40 (show verse)

By your sword you'll live; but you'll serve your brother. But when you've become restless, you'll break off his yoke from your neck."

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Genesis 27:41 (show verse)

So Esau harbored animosity toward Jacob because of the way his father had blessed him. Esau kept saying to himself, "The time to mourn for my father is very near. That's when I'm going to kill my brother Jacob."

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Genesis 27:42 (show verse)

Eventually, what Rebekah's older son Esau had been saying was reported to her, so she sent for her younger son Jacob and warned him, "Look! Your brother is planning to get even by killing you.

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Genesis 27:43 (show verse)

Son, you'd better do what I say! Get up, run off to my brother Laban in Haran,

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Genesis 27:44 (show verse)

and stay there with him a few days until your brother's fury subsides.

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Genesis 27:45 (show verse)

After that happens and he has forgotten what you've done to him, I'll send for you so you can return from there. Why should I be bereaved of you both in one day?"

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Genesis 27:46 (show verse)

Rebekah also told herself, "Heth's daughters are making me tired of living. If Jacob marries one of Heth's daughters, and she turns out to be just like these other local women, what kind of life would there be left for me?"

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