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Genesis 27:26 Then his father Isaac said to him, "Please come near and kiss me, my son."
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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/27.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come here, my son, and kiss me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Isaac said to Jacob, “Please come a little closer and kiss me, my son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come near and kiss me, my son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come near now and kiss me, my son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come close and kiss me, my son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come close and kiss me, my son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come close and kiss me, my son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come, my son, and kiss me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come closer and kiss me, my son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come closer and kiss me, my son.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then Isaac said, "Son, come over here and kiss me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, "Come here and give me a kiss, Son."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then his father said to him, "Come closer and kiss me, son." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After this, Jacob's father Isaac told him, "Come closer and kiss me, my son." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, ?Please come near and kiss me, my son.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, "Come here and kiss me, my son."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His father Isaac said to him, "Come near now, and kiss me, my son."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his father Isaac said to him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His father Isaac said to him, “Come near now, and kiss me, my son.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And his father Isaac says to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Isaac his father saith to him, 'Come nigh, I pray thee, and kiss me, my son;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Isaak his father will say to him, Come near, now, and kiss me, my son.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He said to him: Come near me, and give me a kiss, my son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />he said to him, “Come to me and give me a kiss, my son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Finally his father Isaac said to him, “Come closer, my son, and kiss me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come near and kiss me, my son.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And his father Isaac said to him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son; so he drew near and kissed him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Isaaq his father said to him, “Come near and kiss me, my son.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And his father Isaac said unto him: 'Come near now, and kiss me, my son.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Isaac his father said to him, Draw nigh to me, and kiss me, son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/27-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=6514" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/27.htm">Isaac Blesses Jacob</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>“Serve me,” said Isaac, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; then he brought him wine, and he drank. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">Then his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/3327.htm" title="3327: yiṣ·ḥāq (N-proper-ms) -- He laughs, son of Abraham and Sarah. From tsachaq; laughter; Jitschak, son of Abraham.">Isaac</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">“Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: gə·šāh- (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To draw near, approach. ">come near</a> <a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: ū·šə·qāh- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">and kiss</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">my son.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>So he came near and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothing, he blessed him and said: “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-10.htm">Genesis 48:10</a></span><br />Now Israel’s eyesight was poor because of old age; he could hardly see. Joseph brought his sons to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Genesis 29:13</a></span><br />When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his home, where Jacob told him all that had happened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14-15</a></span><br />Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced. / Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-1.htm">Genesis 50:1</a></span><br />Then Joseph fell upon his father’s face, wept over him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-27.htm">Exodus 4:27</a></span><br />Meanwhile, the LORD had said to Aaron, “Go and meet Moses in the wilderness.” So he went and met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">2 Samuel 14:33</a></span><br />So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">2 Samuel 19:39</a></span><br />So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-20.htm">1 Kings 19:20</a></span><br />So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-9.htm">Ruth 1:9</a></span><br />May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a></span><br />So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49</a></span><br />Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-45.htm">Mark 14:45</a></span><br />Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Acts 20:37</a></span><br />They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-16.htm">Romans 16:16</a></span><br />Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his father Isaac said to him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/27-22.htm">Close</a> <a href="/genesis/27-22.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-14.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/genesis/27-25.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/genesis/27-21.htm">Please</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Close</a> <a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/genesis/28-8.htm">Please</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/27-1.htm">Isaac sends Esau for venison.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/27-6.htm">Rebekah instructs Jacob to obtain the blessing.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/27-14.htm">Jacob, feigning to be Esau, obtains it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/27-30.htm">Esau brings venison.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/27-33.htm">Isaac trembles.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/27-34.htm">Esau complains, and by importunity obtains a blessing.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">He threatens Jacob's life.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/27-42.htm">Rebekah disappoints him, by sending Jacob away.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then his father Isaac said to him</b><br>Isaac, the son of Abraham and father of Esau and Jacob, is a patriarch in the biblical narrative. At this point in Genesis, Isaac is elderly and nearly blind. The context of this passage is the blessing of the firstborn, a significant event in ancient Near Eastern culture, where the father would bestow a special blessing on his eldest son. Isaac's intention was to bless Esau, his firstborn, but through Rebekah's intervention, Jacob is in Esau's place. This moment is pivotal in the unfolding of God's covenant promises, as it leads to Jacob receiving the blessing that would traditionally belong to Esau.<p><b>“Please come near</b><br>The request for proximity is significant in the context of Isaac's blindness. He relies on his other senses to identify his son. This moment is filled with tension, as Jacob, disguised as Esau, approaches his father. The act of coming near also symbolizes the intimacy and personal nature of the blessing being given. In biblical times, physical closeness was often associated with the transmission of blessings and covenants.<p><b>and kiss me, my son.”</b><br>A kiss in ancient cultures was a common gesture of affection and respect, often used in familial relationships. It was also a sign of submission and loyalty. In this context, the kiss serves as a means for Isaac to confirm the identity of his son through touch and smell, as he later remarks on the scent of Jacob's garments, which were Esau's. This act of deception by Jacob is a critical moment in the narrative, as it leads to him receiving the blessing meant for Esau. The kiss can also be seen as a type of betrayal, reminiscent of Judas' kiss to Jesus in the New Testament, highlighting themes of deception and the fulfillment of divine purposes through human actions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>The son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is a patriarch of Israel. In this passage, he is elderly and blind, preparing to bless his son.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The younger son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob is involved in deceiving his father to receive the blessing meant for his brother Esau.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>The elder twin brother of Jacob, Esau is the rightful recipient of Isaac's blessing but is deceived by Jacob and Rebekah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>The wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob, Rebekah orchestrates the deception to ensure Jacob receives the blessing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing.htm">The Blessing</a></b><br>A significant event in the patriarchal accounts, the blessing is a prophetic and spiritual pronouncement that carries the weight of God's promise and favor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_blessing.htm">The Importance of Blessing</a></b><br>In biblical times, a father's blessing was not just a formality but a powerful declaration of God's favor and purpose. We should recognize the power of our words and the importance of speaking blessings over others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/deception_and_its_consequences.htm">Deception and Its Consequences</a></b><br>Jacob's deception, though it fulfilled God's prophecy, led to significant family strife and personal consequences. This teaches us that while God's plans prevail, our actions have real-world impacts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_human_responsibility.htm">God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility</a></b><br>The account illustrates the tension between divine sovereignty and human actions. While God had a plan for Jacob, the means by which it was achieved involved human deceit, reminding us to trust God's timing and methods.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_favoritism.htm">Family Dynamics and Favoritism</a></b><br>The favoritism shown by Isaac and Rebekah towards their sons led to division and conflict. This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of favoritism in families and the need for fairness and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_will.htm">Seeking God's Will</a></b><br>Instead of resorting to manipulation, we should seek God's will through prayer and trust in His promises, knowing that His plans are perfect and His timing is best.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'an_honest_answer_is_a_kiss'_mean.htm">What does "An honest answer is a kiss" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_sexual_assault.htm">What virtues and vices do the patriarchs advise on?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jacob_and_esau_reconcile_quickly.htm">How could Jacob and Esau reconcile so suddenly in Genesis 33:4 after years of hostility, and is there historical evidence for Esau's 400 men?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_isaac_deceived_by_jacob.htm">How could Isaac be so easily deceived by Jacob's voice and skin when blessing him (Genesis 27:21-22)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">Come near now, and kiss me, my son.</span>--This was the solemn preparation for the giving of the blessing. Isaac's suspicions had now quite passed away. He had eaten and drunk, and the time had now come for the decision which son was to inherit the promise.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/27-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then his father</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Isaac</span><br /><span class="heb">יִצְחָ֣ק</span> <span class="translit">(yiṣ·ḥāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3327.htm">Strong's 3327: </a> </span><span class="str2">Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Please</span><br /><span class="heb">נָּ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> </span><span class="str2">I pray', 'now', 'then'</span><br /><br /><span class="word">come near</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּשָׁה־</span> <span class="translit">(gə·šāh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and kiss me,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁקָה־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·qāh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss, to equip with weapons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my son.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/27-26.htm">OT Law: Genesis 27:26 His father Isaac said to him Come (Gen. 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