Genesis 27:32
“And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.”
Genesis 27:32 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Isaac said to him: Why! who art thou? He answered: I am thy firstborn son Esau.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy first-born, Esau.
- DARBYDarby
- And Isaac his father said to him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn, Esau.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Isaac his father said to him, Who are you? He said, I am your son, your firstborn, Esau.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Isaac his father saith to him, 'Who art thou?' and he saith, 'I am thy son, thy first-born, Esau;'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Isaac asked, "Who are you?" Esau replied, "I am your son, your firstborn Esau."
Context: Genesis 27
30And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.
31And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me.
32And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.
33And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.
34And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.
About Genesis 27: Jacob Gets Esau's Birthright
Isaac plans to bless his older son Esau, but Rebekah and Jacob conspire to deceive Isaac so that Jacob receives the blessing instead.
Commentary
Genesis 27 is a chapter that tells the story of Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. It is a story of deception, rivalry, and ultimately, reconciliation.