Genesis 27:4
“And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.”
Genesis 27:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Make me savoury meat thereof, as thou knowest I like, and bring it, that I may eat: and my soul may bless thee before I die.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And make me savory food, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat. That my soul may bless thee before I die.
- DARBYDarby
- and prepare me a savoury dish such as I love, and bring it to me that I may eat, in order that my soul may bless thee before I die.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- 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.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and make for me tasteful things, such as I have loved, and bring in to me, and I do eat, so that my soul doth bless thee before I die.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Prepare for me a delicious meal, the kind I love, and bring it to me so that I may eat and bless you before I die."
Context: Genesis 27
2And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death:
3Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;
4And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.
5And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.
6And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,
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.