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He has taken away your blessing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But he said, “Your brother came deceitfully, and he has taken away your blessing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Isaac replied, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But he said, “Your brother came with deceit and has taken away your blessing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he said, “Your brother came deceitfully and has taken away your blessing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And he said, &#8220Your brother came deceitfully and has taken away your blessing.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he said, “Your brother came deceitfully, and has taken away your blessing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he said, “Your brother came deceitfully and has taken away your blessing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Isaac said, “Your brother came deceitfully and has [fraudulently] taken away your blessing [for himself].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he replied, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he replied, &#8220Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, Thy brother came with guile, and hath taken away thy blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Isaac answered, "Your brother tricked me and stole your blessing." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said, Thy brother came with guile, and hath taken away thy blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Isaac said, "Your brother came and deceived me and has taken away your blessing."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Isaac answered, "Your brother came and deceived me. He has taken away your blessing." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Isaac replied, "Your brother came here deceitfully and stole your blessing."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Isaac replied, ?Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Isaac replied, "Your brother came in here deceitfully and took away your blessing."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said, "Your brother came with deceit, and has taken away your blessing."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Your brother came with deceit, and has taken away your blessing.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he says, “Your brother has come with subtlety, and takes your blessing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he saith, 'Thy brother hath come with subtilty, and taketh thy blessing.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say, Thy brother came with deceit and he will take thy blessing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said: Thy brother came deceitfully and got thy blessing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said, “Your twin came deceitfully, and he received your blessing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Isaac said, “Your brother came here by a ruse and carried off your blessing,”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But he said, “Your brother came deceitfully, and he has taken away your blessing.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But his father said, Your brother came with deceit, and has already received your blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His father said to him, “Your brother came in by treachery and he has taken your blessings.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said: 'Thy brother came with guile, and hath taken away thy blessing.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said to him, Thy brother has come with subtlety, and taken thy blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/27-35.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=6601" 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">The Stolen Blessing</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>When Esau heard his father’s words, he let out a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me too, O my father!” <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">But Isaac replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">“Your brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/4820.htm" title="4820: bə·mir·māh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Deceit, treachery. From ramah in the sense of deceiving; fraud.">deceitfully</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">and took</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bir·ḵā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">your blessing.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>So Esau declared, “Is he not rightly named Jacob? For he has cheated me twice. He took my birthright, and now he has taken my blessing.” Then he asked, “Haven’t you saved a blessing for me?”…<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="/hebrews/12-16.htm">Hebrews 12:16-17</a></span><br />See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright. / For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Genesis 25:29-34</a></span><br />One day, while Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the field and was famished. / He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am famished.” (That is why he was also called Edom.) / “First sell me your birthright,” Jacob replied. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a></span><br />and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-10.htm">Romans 9:10-13</a></span><br />Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. / Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">Malachi 1:2-3</a></span><br />“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Genesis 26:34-35</a></span><br />When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. / And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-6.htm">Genesis 28:6-9</a></span><br />Now Esau learned that Isaac had blessed Jacob and sent him to Paddan-aram to take a wife there, commanding him, “Do not marry a Canaanite woman,” / and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram. / And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a></span><br />Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Genesis 33:1-4</a></span><br />Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-4</a></span><br />Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. / Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-10.htm">Obadiah 1:10-14</a></span><br />Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. / On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. / But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/12-3.htm">Hosea 12:3-4</a></span><br />In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God. / Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said, Your brother came with subtlety, and has taken away your blessing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-19.htm">Genesis 27:19-23</a></b></br> And Jacob said unto his father, I <i>am</i> Esau thy firstborn; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/10-19.htm">2 Kings 10:19</a></b></br> Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice <i>to do</i> to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did <i>it</i> in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-7.htm">Job 13:7</a></b></br> Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/27-34.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/3-13.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Deceitfully</a> <a href="/revelation/14-5.htm">Guile</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Subtilty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/27-36.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/34-13.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/genesis/34-13.htm">Deceitfully</a> <a href="/genesis/34-13.htm">Guile</a> <a href="/exodus/21-14.htm">Subtilty</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 />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <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>But Isaac replied</b><br>Isaac, the son of Abraham and father of Esau and Jacob, is a central patriarchal figure in Genesis. His role as a father and a conduit of God's covenant is significant. In this context, Isaac's response is crucial as it reveals the unfolding of God's plan through human actions, even when those actions involve deception. Isaac's reply is a moment of realization and acknowledgment of the events that have transpired.<p><b>Your brother came deceitfully</b><br>Jacob's deception is a pivotal moment in biblical history, reflecting the theme of sibling rivalry and the struggle for blessing and birthright. This act of deceit is a fulfillment of the prophecy given to Rebekah in <a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>, where it was foretold that "the older will serve the younger." The cultural context of the time placed immense importance on the father's blessing, which was seen as a binding and prophetic declaration over the future of the sons. Jacob's actions, though deceitful, align with God's sovereign plan, demonstrating how divine purposes can be fulfilled through flawed human actions.<p><b>and took your blessing</b><br>The blessing in question was not merely a paternal wish but a prophetic declaration that carried significant weight in the ancient Near Eastern context. It was believed to confer prosperity, leadership, and divine favor. The taking of Esau's blessing by Jacob is a turning point that sets the stage for the future of the Israelite nation. This act also foreshadows the concept of the "first shall be last, and the last shall be first," a theme echoed in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Jacob's acquisition of the blessing, despite his methods, is a testament to God's overarching plan and the mysterious ways in which He accomplishes His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>- The patriarch of the family, father of Esau and Jacob, who intended to bless Esau.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>- The elder son of Isaac, who was supposed to receive the blessing but was deceived by his brother.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>- The younger son of Isaac, who deceitfully obtained the blessing meant for Esau.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>- The mother of Esau and Jacob, who orchestrated the deception to ensure Jacob received the blessing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing.htm">The Blessing</a></b><br>- A significant spiritual and material inheritance intended for the firstborn, which Jacob deceitfully obtained.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deception.htm">The Consequences of Deception</a></b><br>Deception can lead to long-lasting family strife and division, as seen in the relationship between Jacob and Esau.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>Despite human deceit, God's purposes are ultimately fulfilled, as seen in the fulfillment of the prophecy regarding Jacob and Esau.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_spiritual_blessings.htm">The Value of Spiritual Blessings</a></b><br>Spiritual blessings and birthrights should not be taken lightly, as they have eternal significance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a></b><br>Upholding integrity and honesty is crucial in our relationships and dealings with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_in_human_weakness.htm">God's Grace in Human Weakness</a></b><br>God can work through human weaknesses and failures to accomplish His divine plans.<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/why_choose_a_deceiver_for_god's_lineage.htm">Why would God’s chosen lineage pass through someone who blatantly deceived his father (Genesis 27:35–36)?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_history_confirm_edom's_lasting_hate.htm">If Ezekiel 35:5 describes Edom's 'perpetual hatred,' does historical record support such an unbroken hostility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_genesis_27's_deceitful_blessing_hold.htm">Is there any historical or archeological basis for believing such a deceitful blessing would stand in that culture (Genesis 27)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 35.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he</span> (<span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. Isaac) <span class="cmt_word">said, Thy brother came with subtlety</span>, - with wisdom (Onkelos); rather with fraud, <span class="greek">μετά δόλου</span> (LXX.) - and hath taken away thy blessing - i.e. <span class="cmt_word">the blessing which I thought was thine</span>, since Isaac now understood that from the first it had been designed for Jacob. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/27-35.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">But [Isaac] replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֕אמֶר</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">“Your brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">deceitfully</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִרְמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·mir·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4820.htm">Strong's 4820: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deceit, treachery</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and took</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקַּ֖ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your blessing.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּרְכָתֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bir·ḵā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benediction, prosperity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/27-35.htm">Genesis 27:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/27-35.htm">Genesis 27:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/27-35.htm">Genesis 27:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/27-35.htm">Genesis 27:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/27-35.htm">Genesis 27:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/27-35.htm">Genesis 27:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/27-35.htm">Genesis 27:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/27-35.htm">Genesis 27:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/27-35.htm">Genesis 27:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/27-35.htm">Genesis 27:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/27-35.htm">OT Law: Genesis 27:35 He said Your brother came with deceit (Gen. 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