Genesis 27:24

Translations

Modern

Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he replied, “I am.”

Traditional

And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am.

Literal

…and he said, “Are you he, my son Esau?” And he said, “I am.”

Latin

…ait: Tu es filius meus Esau? Respondit: Ego sum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he replied, “I am.”

Notes

Genesis 27:20–27

Isaac expressed his doubts three times. But his senses, which were not working well, eventually misled him (see study note on 27:1–4).

Genesis 27:18–29

In scene three, Jacob tricks his father and receives the blessing.

Genesis 27:1–40

Jacob got his father Isaac’s blessing through deception. In this story, an entire family tries to carry out their responsibilities by physical means rather than by faith. Faith would have provided Rebekah and Jacob a more honorable solution to the crisis.

Theme notes and profiles

Esau Isaac Jacob Leah Rebekah Blessing Symbolic Numbers The Priestly Blessing

Related verses

Colossians 3:9
Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,
Ephesians 4:25
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.
Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Job 15:5
For your iniquity instructs your mouth, and you choose the language of the crafty.
1 Samuel 21:2
“The king has given me a mission,” David replied. “He told me no one is to know about the mission on which I am sending you. And I have directed my young men to meet me at a certain place.
Proverbs 12:19
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Romans 3:7–8
However, if my falsehood accentuates God’s truthfulness, to the increase of His glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?
Proverbs 30:8
Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion.
Job 13:7–8
Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
1 Samuel 21:13
So he changed his behavior before them and feigned madness in their hands; he scratched on the doors of the gate and let his saliva run down his beard.
Zechariah 8:16
These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates,
1 Samuel 27:10
…who would ask him, “What have you raided today?” And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,” or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,” or “The Negev of the Kenites.”

Parallels

Hebrews 11:20

People

Esau: Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birthright Ebla Tablets Esau Firstborn Genealogy Genesis, Book of Idumea, Idumeans Isaac Jacob’s Ladder Leah Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Primogeniture Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Benedictions: Upon Jacob Covetousness in Defrauding Esau of His, Father's Blessing Craftiness: Obtaining Isaac's Blessing Death: Scenes of Death of Isaac Dishonesty: Jacob Steals his Father's Blessing Falsehood: Rebekah and Isaac, in the Conspiracy Against Esau Family: 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 Parents: Paternal Blessings of Isaac Rebekah (Rebecca): Prompts Jacob to Deceive Isaac

Genesis 27:24

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