Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Rebekah took the best clothes of Esau her older son, which she had in the house, and put them on her younger son Jacob. New Living Translation Then she took Esau’s favorite clothes, which were there in the house, and gave them to her younger son, Jacob. English Standard Version Then Rebekah took the best garments of Esau her older son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son. Berean Standard Bible And Rebekah took the finest clothes in the house that belonged to her older son Esau, and she put them on her younger son Jacob. Berean Literal Bible And Rebekah took the finest clothes of Esau her elder son that were with her in the house, and she clothed Jacob her younger son. King James Bible And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son: New King James Version Then Rebekah took the choice clothes of her elder son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son. New American Standard Bible Then Rebekah took the best garments of her elder son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them on her younger son Jacob. NASB 1995 Then Rebekah took the best garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son. NASB 1977 Then Rebekah took the best garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son. Legacy Standard Bible Then Rebekah took the best garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and she put them on Jacob her younger son. Amplified Bible Then Rebekah took her elder son Esau’s best clothes, which were with her in her house, and put them on Jacob her younger son. Berean Annotated Bible And Rebekah (ensnarer) took the finest clothes in the house that belonged to her older son Esau (hairy), and she put them on her younger son Jacob (he grasps the heel). Christian Standard Bible Then Rebekah took the best clothes of her older son Esau, which were in the house, and had her younger son Jacob wear them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Rebekah took the best clothes of her older son Esau, which were in the house, and had her younger son Jacob wear them. American Standard Version And Rebekah took the goodly garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son; Contemporary English Version Then she took Esau's best clothes and put them on Jacob. English Revised Version And Rebekah took the goodly raiment of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Rebekah took her older son Esau's good clothes, which she had in the house, and put them on her younger son Jacob. Good News Translation Then she took Esau's best clothes, which she kept in the house, and put them on Jacob. International Standard Version Then Rebekah took some garments that belonged to her elder son Esau—the best ones available—and put them on her younger son Jacob. NET Bible Then Rebekah took her older son Esau's best clothes, which she had with her in the house, and put them on her younger son Jacob. New Heart English Bible Rebekah took the good clothes of Esau, her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob, her younger son. Webster's Bible Translation And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which was with her in the house, and put it upon Jacob her younger son: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Rebekah took the finest clothes in the house that belonged to her older son Esau, and she put them on her younger son Jacob. World English Bible Rebekah took the good clothes of Esau, her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob, her younger son. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Rebekah takes the desirable garments of Esau her older son, which [are] with her in the house, and puts them on Jacob her younger son; Berean Literal Bible And Rebekah took the finest clothes of Esau her elder son that were with her in the house, and she clothed Jacob her younger son. Young's Literal Translation and Rebekah taketh the desirable garments of Esau her elder son, which are with her in the house, and doth put on Jacob her younger son; Smith's Literal Translation And Rebekah will take desirable covering of Esau her son, the great, which was with her in the house, and will put upon Jacob her son, the small. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd she put on him very good garments of Esau, which she had at home with her: Catholic Public Domain Version And she clothed him with the very fine garments of Esau, which she had at home with her. New American Bible Rebekah then took the best clothes of her older son Esau that she had in the house, and gave them to her younger son Jacob to wear; New Revised Standard Version Then Rebekah took the best garments of her elder son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them on her younger son Jacob; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Rebekah took the best clothes of her elder son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Raphqa took a choice garment of Esau her elder son that she had with her in the house and she clothed Yaquuv her younger son: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Rebekah took the choicest garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Rebecca having taken the fine raiment of her elder son Esau which was with her in the house, put it on Jacob her younger son. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob's Deception…14So Jacob went and got two goats and brought them to his mother, who made the tasty food his father loved. 15And Rebekah took the finest clothes in the house that belonged to her older son Esau, and she put them on her younger son Jacob. 16She also put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck.… Cross References And Rebekah took the finest clothes in the house Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Zechariah 3:4-5 So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” / Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by. Esther 6:8-9 have them bring a royal robe that the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden—one with a royal crest placed on its head. / Let the robe and the horse be entrusted to one of the king’s most noble princes. Let them array the man the king wants to honor and parade him on the horse through the city square, proclaiming before him, ‘This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!’” that belonged to her older son Esau, Genesis 25:25-26 The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau. / After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born. Genesis 25:31-34 “First sell me your birthright,” Jacob replied. / “Look,” said Esau, “I am about to die, so what good is a birthright to me?” / “Swear to me first,” Jacob said. So Esau swore to Jacob and sold him the birthright. … Hebrews 12:16-17 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. and she put them on her younger son Jacob. 1 Samuel 17:38 Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor. Genesis 25:23 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.” Romans 9:10-13 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.” … Genesis 25:28 Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob. Genesis 25:29-34 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. … Genesis 26:34-35 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. Genesis 28:5 So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau. Genesis 29:25 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?” Genesis 30:37-43 Jacob, however, took fresh branches of poplar, almond, and plane trees, and peeled the bark, exposing the white inner wood of the branches. / Then he set the peeled branches in the watering troughs in front of the flocks coming in to drink. So when the flocks were in heat and came to drink, / they mated in front of the branches. And they bore young that were streaked or speckled or spotted. … Genesis 37:31-33 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!” Treasury of Scripture And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her oldest son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son: goodly raiment. Genesis 27:27 And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the LORD hath blessed: Genesis 28:2-4 Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother… Jump to Previous Best Choicest Clothes Costly Desirable Elder Eldest Esau Fair Garments Good Goodly House Jacob Older Oldest Ones Raiment Rebekah Robes YoungerJump to Next Best Choicest Clothes Costly Desirable Elder Eldest Esau Fair Garments Good Goodly House Jacob Older Oldest Ones Raiment Rebekah Robes YoungerGenesis 27 1. Isaac sends Esau for venison.6. Rebekah instructs Jacob to obtain the blessing. 14. Jacob, feigning to be Esau, obtains it. 30. Esau brings venison. 33. Isaac trembles. 34. Esau complains, and by importunity obtains a blessing. 41. He threatens Jacob's life. 42. Rebekah disappoints him, by sending Jacob away. And Rebekah took the finest clothes in the house Rebekah's actions here are pivotal in the narrative of Jacob and Esau. The "finest clothes" likely refer to garments reserved for special occasions, possibly indicating Esau's status as the firstborn. In ancient Near Eastern culture, clothing often symbolized identity and status. Rebekah's choice to use these specific garments underscores the gravity of her deception. This act of taking Esau's clothes is a physical manifestation of the transfer of blessing and birthright, which Jacob had previously acquired through Esau's impulsive decision (Genesis 25:29-34). that belonged to her older son Esau, and she put them on her younger son Jacob. Persons / Places / Events 1. RebekahThe wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob. She plays a pivotal role in the deception of Isaac to secure the blessing for Jacob. 2. Esau The elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, known for his skill as a hunter. He is the rightful heir to Isaac's blessing as the firstborn. 3. Jacob The younger son of Isaac and Rebekah. He is characterized by his cunning nature and is the recipient of the blessing through deception. 4. Isaac The father of Esau and Jacob, who is deceived into blessing Jacob instead of Esau due to his failing eyesight. 5. The House The setting of the event where Rebekah orchestrates the deception by dressing Jacob in Esau's clothes. Teaching Points The Consequences of DeceptionRebekah's and Jacob's actions remind us that deceit can lead to long-term family strife and personal consequences, as seen in the ensuing conflict between Esau and Jacob. God's Sovereignty and Human Actions While human actions can be flawed, God's sovereign plan prevails. This account encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate plan, even when circumstances seem contrary. The Importance of Integrity Jacob's deception highlights the importance of integrity and honesty in our dealings. Believers are called to reflect Christ's character in all aspects of life. Parental Influence Rebekah's role in the deception shows the significant influence parents have on their children. It serves as a reminder for parents to guide their children in truth and righteousness. The Role of Clothing in Identity The use of Esau's clothes to deceive Isaac symbolizes how outward appearances can be misleading. This teaches us to look beyond appearances and seek truth in character and actions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 27:15?2. How does Rebekah's action in Genesis 27:15 reflect on family dynamics today? 3. What lessons on honesty can be drawn from Rebekah's actions in Genesis 27:15? 4. How does Genesis 27:15 connect with the commandment against bearing false witness? 5. In what ways can we ensure integrity in our family relationships, avoiding deceit? 6. How can we apply the importance of truthfulness from Genesis 27:15 in daily life? 7. Why did Rebekah dress Jacob in Esau's clothes in Genesis 27:15? 8. How does Genesis 27:15 reflect on family dynamics and favoritism? 9. What does Genesis 27:15 reveal about deception in biblical narratives? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 27? 11. What explains the absence of any further conflict between Jacob and Esau after their dramatic meeting in Genesis 33? 12. Does this account conflict with other biblical passages that condemn lying yet here seem to permit it (Genesis 27:6–17)? 13. How could Isaac be so easily deceived by Jacob’s voice and skin when blessing him (Genesis 27:21–22)? 14. Why would God's chosen lineage pass through someone who blatantly deceived his father (Genesis 27:35-36)? What Does Genesis 27:15 Mean Rebekah took“Rebekah took …” (Genesis 27:15) • Rebekah moves first. She is not reacting to Jacob’s plan; she is initiating it (Genesis 27:5–10). • Her action is deliberate, not impulsive, echoing the earlier divine word that “the older will serve the younger” (Genesis 25:23). • Like many parents, she acts out of love mixed with fear that a blessing intended for Jacob might be lost (Genesis 25:28; 27:13). • Her choice reminds us that human schemes never derail God’s sovereign plan, yet they can introduce painful family conflict (Genesis 27:41–45). the finest clothes in the house “…the finest clothes in the house…” • Esau’s best garments were likely ceremonial or hunting tunics kept for special occasions, explaining why their distinctive smell convinced Isaac later (Genesis 27:27). • Clothes in Scripture often signal identity and status—Joseph’s coat (Genesis 37:3), the priestly robes (Exodus 28:2)—so selecting “finest” clothes underscores how high the stakes are. • This detail shows the lengths Rebekah will go: sparing no expense, risking discovery, and using what is most precious in the household. that belonged to her older son Esau “…that belonged to her older son Esau…” • By choosing Esau’s clothes, she targets Isaac’s primary sensory weakness—sightless eyes that must rely on smell and touch (Genesis 27:1, 22). • The reference to Esau as “older” highlights the birthright issue that has dominated their story (Genesis 25:34; Hebrews 12:16). • Scripture treats the firstborn’s privileges seriously (Exodus 13:2; Deuteronomy 21:17), making Rebekah’s maneuver audacious: she uses the very symbols of Esau’s status to secure Jacob’s blessing. she put them on her younger son Jacob “…and she put them on her younger son Jacob.” • Rebekah dresses Jacob herself, showing full responsibility for the deception (Genesis 27:12–13). • Jacob’s compliance foreshadows his own future experiences with disguise and deceit—most notably Laban’s swap of Leah for Rachel (Genesis 29:23–25; Galatians 6:7). • The scene underlines a paradox: God’s covenant promise advances, yet the means include human deceit. Later Scripture balances both truths—God’s sovereignty and human accountability (Proverbs 19:21; Romans 9:10–13). summary Rebekah’s deliberate act of clothing Jacob in Esau’s finest garments sets the stage for Isaac’s mistaken blessing. Each phrase of Genesis 27:15 uncovers layers of intent, identity, and divine purpose: a mother acting on faith yet resorting to deception; garments that carry the scent of the field and the weight of the firstborn’s honor; a younger son stepping into an older brother’s place. The verse reminds us that while human choices can be flawed, God’s promises stand firm, working through and in spite of imperfect people to fulfill His unchanging plan. (15) Goodly raiment.--It has been supposed that the elder son held a sort of priestly office in the household, and as Isaac's sight was growing dim, that Esau ministered for him at sacrifices. Evidently the clothing was something special, and such as was peculiar to Esau: for ordinary raiment, however handsome, would not have been kept in the mother's tent, but in that of Esau or of one of his wives.Verse 15. - And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, - literally, the robes of Esau her son the elder - the desirable, i.e. the handsome ones. The בֶּגֶד was an outer garment worn by the Oriental (Genesis 39:12, 13, 15; Genesis 41:42), - στολὴ, LXX., - and was often made of beautiful and costly materials (cf. 1 Kings 22:10). That the clothes mentioned as belonging to Esau were sacerdotal robes possessed by him as heir of the patriarchal priesthood (Jewish Rabbis), though regarded by many as a probable conjecture (Ainsworth, Bush, Candlish, Clarke, Wordsworth, 'Speaker's Commentary,' Inglis), is devoid of proof, and may be pronounced unlikely, since the firstborn did not serve in the priesthood while his father lived (Willet, Alford). They were probably festive garments of the princely hunter (Kalisch) - which were with her in the house, - not because Esau saw that his wives were displeasing to his parents (Mercerus, Willet), or because they were sacred garments (Ainsworth, Poole), but probably because Esau, though married, had not yet quitted the patriarchal household (Kalisch) - and put them upon Jacob her younger son. The verb, being in the hiphil, conveys the sense of causing Jacob to clothe himself, which entirely removes the impression that Jacob was a purely involuntary agent in this deceitful and deeply dishonorable affair.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Rebekahרִ֠בְקָה (riḇ·qāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7259: Rebekah -- wife of Isaac took וַתִּקַּ֣ח (wat·tiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3947: To take the finest הַחֲמֻדֹ֔ת (ha·ḥă·mu·ḏōṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2532: Desire, delight clothes בִּגְדֵ֨י (biḡ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage in the house בַּבָּ֑יִת (bab·bā·yiṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that belonged אִתָּ֖הּ (’it·tāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among to her older הַגָּדֹל֙ (hag·gā·ḏōl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent son בְּנָ֤הּ (bə·nāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1121: A son Esau, עֵשָׂ֜ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac and she put them on וַתַּלְבֵּ֥שׁ (wat·tal·bêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe her younger הַקָּטָֽן׃ (haq·qā·ṭān) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant son בְּנָ֥הּ (bə·nāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1121: A son Jacob. יַעֲקֹ֖ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc Links Genesis 27:15 NIVGenesis 27:15 NLT Genesis 27:15 ESV Genesis 27:15 NASB Genesis 27:15 KJV Genesis 27:15 BibleApps.com Genesis 27:15 Biblia Paralela Genesis 27:15 Chinese Bible Genesis 27:15 French Bible Genesis 27:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 27:15 Rebekah took the good clothes of Esau (Gen. 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