Genesis 27:5
“And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.”
Genesis 27:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when Rebecca had heard this, and he was gone into the field to fulfill his father's commandment,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.
- DARBYDarby
- And Rebecca heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt venison, to bring it.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Rebekah is hearkening while Isaac is speaking unto Esau his son; and Esau goeth to the field to hunt provision ; to bring in;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Rebekah overheard Isaac speaking to Esau. Esau went out to hunt for game.
Context: Genesis 27
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,
7Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death.
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.