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Who are you, my son?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jacob went to his father and said, “My father.” “Here I am!” he answered. “Which one are you, my son?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here <i>am</i> I; who <i>art</i> thou, my son?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he went to his father and said, “My father.” And he said, “Here I am. Who <i>are</i> you, 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 he came to his father and said, “My father.” And he said, “Here I am. Who are you, my son?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then he came to his father and said, &#8220My father.&#8221 And he said, &#8220Here I am. Who are you, my son?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then he came to his father and said, “My father.” And he said, “Here I am. Who are you, my son?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he came to his father and said, “My father.” And he said, “Here I am. Who are you, my son?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So he went to his father and said, “My father.” And Isaac said, “Here I am. Who are you, my son?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he came to his father, he said, “My father.” And he answered, “Here I am. Who are you, my son? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he came to his father, he said, &#8220My father.&#8221 And he answered, &#8220Here I am. Who are you, my son?&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jacob went to his father and said, "Father, here I am." "Which one of my sons are you?" his father asked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He went to his father and said, "Father?" "Yes?" he answered. "Who are you, Son?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Jacob went to his father and said, "Father!" "Yes," he answered. "Which of my sons are you?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who went to his father and said, "My father…" "It's me!" he replied. "Which one are you, my son?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jacob went to his father and said, ?My father.? ?Here I am!? he answered. ?Which one are you, my son??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He went to his father and said, "My father!" Isaac replied, "Here I am. Which are you, my son?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He came to his father, and said, "My father?" He said, "Here I am. Who are you, 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 he came to his father, and said, My father: And he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He came to his father, and said, “My father?” He said, “Here I am. Who are you, 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 he comes to his father and says, “My father”; and he says, “Here I [am]; who [are] you, 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 he cometh in unto his father, and saith, 'My father;' and he saith, 'Here am I; who art thou, 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 he will go to his father and will say, My father. And he will say, Behold me; who thou 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 />Which when he had carried in, he said: My father? But he answered: I hear. Who art thou, my son? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />When he had carried these in, he said, “My father?” And he answered, “I’m listening. Who are you, my son?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Going to his father, Jacob said, “Father!” “Yes?” replied Isaac. “Which of my sons are you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So he went in to his father, and said, “My father”; and he said, “Here I am; who are you, 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 he brought them in to his father, and said, My father; and he said, Here am I. Then he said, Who are you, my son?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he brought it to his father and said, “My father”, and he said, “Here I am”, and he said, “Who are you, 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 he came unto his father, and said: 'My father'; and he said: 'Here am I; who art thou, my son?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he brought <i>them</i> to his father, and said, Father; and he said, Behold I <i>am here</i>; who art thou, son?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/27-18.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=6440" 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">Jacob's Deception</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>Then she handed her son Jacob the tasty food and bread she had made. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">So Jacob went</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <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).">his father</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.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">“My father.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nen·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Here I am!”</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.">he answered.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">“Which one</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">are you,</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><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/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="/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/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/28-1.htm">Genesis 28:1-5</a></span><br />So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. / “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. / May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-25.htm">Genesis 29:25</a></span><br />When morning came, there was Leah! “What have you done to me?” Jacob said to Laban. “Wasn’t it for Rachel that I served you? Why have you deceived me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">Genesis 37:31-33</a></span><br />Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood. / They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.” / His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a></span><br />Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1</a></span><br />“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-11.htm">Leviticus 19:11</a></span><br />You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-6.htm">1 Samuel 16:6-13</a></span><br />When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.” / But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” / Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-8.htm">1 Samuel 24:8-10</a></span><br />After that, David got up, went out of the cave, and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed facedown in reverence / and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’? / Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-1.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-7</a></span><br />Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. / The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, / but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Psalm 101:7</a></span><br />No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a></span><br />Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Jeremiah 9:4-5</a></span><br />“Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he came to his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who are you, my son?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><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>So Jacob went to his father</b><br>Jacob's approach to Isaac is a pivotal moment in the narrative of Genesis. This act is part of a larger scheme orchestrated by Rebekah to secure the blessing meant for Esau. The cultural context of the time placed immense importance on the father's blessing, which was seen as a prophetic and binding declaration over the future of the sons. Jacob's journey to his father also symbolizes the beginning of a significant transformation in his life, as he steps into a role that will define his future and the future of Israel.<p><b>and said, “My father.”</b><br>The address "My father" signifies both respect and intimacy. In the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, the father held a position of authority and reverence. This moment is charged with tension, as Jacob is about to deceive his father, Isaac, who is old and blind. The use of "My father" also highlights the personal nature of the blessing, which is intended to be a deeply personal and familial act.<p><b>“Here I am!” he answered.</b><br>Isaac's response, "Here I am," is a common biblical expression of readiness and attention. It echoes other significant biblical moments, such as Abraham's response to God in <a href="/genesis/22.htm">Genesis 22:1</a>. This phrase indicates Isaac's openness and willingness to engage with his son, unaware of the deception about to unfold. It also reflects a moment of vulnerability, as Isaac is prepared to bestow a blessing that will shape the destiny of his descendants.<p><b>“Which one are you, my son?”</b><br>Isaac's question reveals his uncertainty and the beginning of his suspicion. The question underscores the theme of identity, which is central to Jacob's story. Throughout his life, Jacob struggles with issues of identity and deception, which are evident in this encounter. This moment foreshadows the future struggles Jacob will face, including his wrestling with God in <a href="/genesis/32.htm">Genesis 32</a>, where his identity is ultimately transformed. Isaac's question also highlights the importance of the firstborn's blessing, as he seeks to confirm the identity of the son who will receive it.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>The father of Esau and Jacob, Isaac is an aging patriarch who is preparing to bless his sons. His physical blindness symbolizes a deeper spiritual blindness in discerning the true character and intentions of his sons.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The younger son of Isaac, Jacob is known for his cunning and deceit. In this passage, he is impersonating his brother Esau to receive the blessing meant for the firstborn.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>The elder son of Isaac, Esau is the rightful recipient of the blessing. He is characterized by his impulsive nature and lack of spiritual discernment, having previously sold his birthright to Jacob.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>The mother of Esau and Jacob, Rebekah orchestrates the deception of Isaac, favoring Jacob over Esau. Her actions reflect a lack of trust in God's promise that the older would serve the younger.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing.htm">The Blessing</a></b><br>A significant event in the patriarchal family, the blessing is not just a paternal wish but a prophetic declaration that carries spiritual and material implications for the future of the recipient.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deception.htm">The Consequences of Deception</a></b><br>Deception, even with seemingly good intentions, leads to broken relationships and long-term consequences. Jacob's deceit results in family strife and personal exile.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>Isaac's physical blindness is a metaphor for spiritual blindness. Believers are called to seek God's wisdom and discernment to see beyond appearances and intentions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trusting in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Rebekah's manipulation reflects a lack of trust in God's promise. Believers should trust in God's timing and methods, knowing that His plans will prevail without human interference.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_receiving_god's_promises.htm">The Role of Faith in Receiving God's Promises</a></b><br>Isaac's blessing, despite the deception, is an act of faith. Believers are encouraged to hold onto God's promises, trusting that He will fulfill them in His way and time.<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_is_the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">What is the Tribe of Benjamin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_sibling_rivalry.htm">What does the Bible say about sibling rivalry?</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/jacob's_family_size_in_egypt.htm">How many people were in Jacob's family in Egypt? (Genesis 46:27 vs. Acts 7:14)</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 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he came unto his father</span>, - by this time a bed-ridden invalid (<span class="accented">vide</span> ver. 19) - <span class="cmt_word">and said, My father</span>. If he attempted to imitate the voice of Esau, he was manifestly unsuccessful; the dull ear of the aged patient was yet acute enough to detect a strangeness in the speaker's tone. And he said, <span class="cmt_word">Here am I who art thou, my son</span>? "He thought be recognized the voice of Jacob; his suspicions were aroused; he knew the crafty disposition of his younger son too well; and he felt the duty of extreme carefulness" (Kalisch). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/27-18.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">So [Jacob] went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - 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">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<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">his father</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֖יו</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">and said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</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">“My father.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common 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">“Here I am!”</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֶּ֔נִּי</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nen·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he answered.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</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">“Which one</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are you,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</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/27-18.htm">Genesis 27:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/27-18.htm">Genesis 27:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/27-18.htm">Genesis 27:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/27-18.htm">Genesis 27:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/27-18.htm">Genesis 27:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/27-18.htm">Genesis 27:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/27-18.htm">Genesis 27:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/27-18.htm">Genesis 27:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/27-18.htm">Genesis 27:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/27-18.htm">Genesis 27:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/27-18.htm">OT Law: Genesis 27:18 He came to his father and said (Gen. 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