Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Isaac asked his son, “How did you find it so quickly, my son?” “The LORD your God gave me success,” he replied. New Living Translation Isaac asked, “How did you find it so quickly, my son?” “The LORD your God put it in my path!” Jacob replied. English Standard Version But Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?” He answered, “Because the LORD your God granted me success.” Berean Standard Bible But Isaac asked his son, “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son?” “Because the LORD your God brought it to me,” he replied. Berean Literal Bible And Isaac said to his son, “What is this—you have so quickly found it, my son?” And he said, “Because YHWH your God caused it to happen before me.” King James Bible And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me. New King James Version But Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?” And he said, “Because the LORD your God brought it to me.” New American Standard Bible Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have it so quickly, my son?” And he said, “Because the LORD your God made it come to me.” NASB 1995 Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have it so quickly, my son?” And he said, “Because the LORD your God caused it to happen to me.” NASB 1977 And Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have it so quickly, my son?” And he said, “Because the LORD your God caused it to happen to me.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?” And he said, “Because Yahweh your God caused it to happen to me.” Amplified Bible Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have found the game so quickly, my son?” And he said, “Because the LORD your God caused it to come to me.” Berean Annotated Bible But Isaac (he laughs) asked his son, “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son? “Because the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} brought it to me, he replied. Christian Standard Bible But Isaac said to his son, “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son? ” He replied, “Because the LORD your God made it happen for me.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But Isaac said to his son, “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son?” He replied, “Because the LORD your God worked it out for me.” American Standard Version And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because Jehovah thy God sent me good speed. Contemporary English Version Isaac asked, "My son, how did you find an animal so quickly?" "The LORD your God was kind to me," Jacob answered. English Revised Version And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God sent me good speed. GOD'S WORD® Translation Isaac asked his son, "How did you find it so quickly, Son?" "The LORD your God brought it to me," he answered. Good News Translation Isaac said, "How did you find it so quickly, son?" Jacob answered, "The LORD your God helped me find it." International Standard Version "How did you get it so quickly, my son?" Isaac asked. Jacob responded, "…because the LORD your God made me successful." NET Bible But Isaac asked his son, "How in the world did you find it so quickly, my son?" "Because the LORD your God brought it to me," he replied. New Heart English Bible Isaac said to his son, "How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?" He said, "Because your God gave me success." Webster's Bible Translation And Isaac said to his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut Isaac asked his son, “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son?” “Because the LORD your God brought it to me,” he replied. World English Bible Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?” He said, “Because Yahweh your God gave me success.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Isaac says to his son, “What [is] this you have hurried to find, my son?” And he says, “That which your God YHWH has caused to come before me.” Berean Literal Bible And Isaac said to his son, “What is this—you have so quickly found it, my son?” And he said, “Because YHWH your God caused it to happen before me.” Young's Literal Translation And Isaac saith unto his son, 'What is this thou hast hasted to find, my son?' and he saith, 'That which Jehovah thy God hath caused to come before me.' Smith's Literal Translation And Isaak will say to his son, How this, thou wert quick to find my son? and the will say, Because Jehovah thy God caused to meet before me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Isaac said to his son: How couldst thou find it so quickly, my son? Catholic Public Domain Version And again Isaac said to his son, “How were you able to find it so quickly, my son?” He answered, “It was the will of God, so that what I sought met with me quickly.” New American Bible But Isaac said to his son, “How did you get it so quickly, my son?” He answered, “The LORD, your God, directed me.” New Revised Standard Version But Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?” He answered, “Because the LORD your God granted me success.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Isaac said to his son, How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD your God brought it my way. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Isaaq said to his son, “What is this that you have found so quickly, my son?” And he said, “That which LORD JEHOVAH your God has prepared before me.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Isaac said unto his son: 'How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son?' And he said: 'Because the LORD thy God sent me good speed.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Isaac said to his son, What is this which thou hast quickly found? And he said, That which the Lord thy God presented before me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Isaac Blesses Jacob19Jacob said to his father, “I am Esau, your firstborn. I have done as you told me. Please sit up and eat some of my game, so that you may bless me.” 20But Isaac asked his son, “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son?” “Because the LORD your God brought it to me,” he replied. 21Then Isaac said to Jacob, “Please come closer so I can touch you, my son. Are you really my son Esau, or not?”… Cross References But Isaac asked his son, 1 Samuel 14:43 “Tell me what you have done,” Saul commanded him. So Jonathan told him, “I only tasted a little honey with the end of the staff that was in my hand. And now I must die?” Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. Proverbs 4:10 Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many. “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son?” Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Proverbs 2:4-5 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. “Because the LORD your God brought it to me,” he replied. 1 Kings 17:6 The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook. Genesis 24:12-14 “O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. / Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. / Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.” Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. Proverbs 19:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. Proverbs 21:6 Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit. Jeremiah 9:5 Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Treasury of Scripture And Isaac said to his son, How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD your God brought it to me. Because. Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Job 13:7 Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him? to me. Jump to Previous Caused Find Found Good Granted Hasted Isaac Quickly Speed SuccessJump to Next Caused Find Found Good Granted Hasted Isaac Quickly Speed SuccessGenesis 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. But Isaac asked his son, 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 visually impaired. His question to his son reflects his suspicion and curiosity about the speed of the hunt. This moment is pivotal in the story of Jacob and Esau, highlighting themes of deception and blessing. Isaac's role as a father and patriarch is central, as he is about to bestow a significant blessing that carries covenantal implications. “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son?” “Because the LORD your God brought it to me,” he replied. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaacThe son of Abraham and father of Esau and Jacob. In this passage, he is old and nearly blind, preparing to bless his son. 2. Jacob The younger son of Isaac and Rebekah, who deceives his father to receive the blessing meant for his brother Esau. 3. Esau The elder son of Isaac, who is entitled to the birthright and blessing but is deceived by his brother Jacob. 4. Rebekah The wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob, who orchestrates the deception to ensure Jacob receives the blessing. 5. The LORD The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, whom Jacob invokes to justify his quick success in the deception. Teaching Points The Consequences of DeceptionJacob's lie to Isaac, invoking God's name, shows the gravity of deceit and its long-term consequences on relationships and trust. God's Sovereignty and Human Actions Despite human deception, God's sovereign plan unfolds. This teaches us to trust in God's ultimate control over our lives. The Importance of Integrity As Christians, we are called to live with integrity, reflecting God's truth in our words and actions. The Role of Family Dynamics The account highlights the complexities of family relationships and the need for honesty and communication within families. Invoking God's Name Using God's name to justify wrongful actions is a serious offense, reminding us to honor God in truth and sincerity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 27:20?2. How does Genesis 27:20 illustrate the consequences of deceit in family relationships? 3. What role does divine providence play in Jacob's actions in Genesis 27:20? 4. How can we discern God's will without resorting to deception like Jacob? 5. What scriptural connections highlight the importance of honesty in Genesis 27:20? 6. How can we apply the lessons from Genesis 27:20 to our daily integrity? 7. How does Genesis 27:20 reflect on the morality of deception in achieving God's will? 8. Why does God allow Jacob's deceit in Genesis 27:20 to succeed? 9. What does Genesis 27:20 reveal about God's sovereignty over human actions? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 27? 11. What does the Bible say about human sacrifice? 12. What is the order of the Bible's books? 13. Genesis 29:31: Does God's response to Jacob's situation imply approval of deceit and manipulation? 14. Proverbs 20:27 claims 'the spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord'--how can this be reconciled with scientific understandings of human consciousness? What Does Genesis 27:20 Mean But Isaac asked his son• The narrative sets Isaac in a moment of discernment. His physical blindness (Genesis 27:1) pictures a deeper vulnerability to deception, echoing Proverbs 20:11 that actions reveal truth. • Isaac’s question shows parental responsibility: Deuteronomy 6:6-7 urges fathers to test and teach. He does not accept the meal without inquiry, modeling 1 Thessalonians 5:21, “Test all things; hold fast to what is good.” • By addressing “his son,” Scripture highlights family intimacy even amid impending betrayal, reminding us of Ephesians 6:4 where fathers must guide with vigilance. How did you ever find it so quickly, my son? • Time becomes the clue. A successful hunt normally requires effort (Genesis 25:27); Isaac’s surprise suggests he knows the usual rhythm of Esau’s hunting. • Suspicion rises: Proverbs 12:19 teaches that truth endures, while lies are momentary. Isaac senses something is off, mirroring Joshua 9:14 where failure to seek the LORD leads to being deceived. • The question underscores stewardship—work, patience, and honesty—as seen in Colossians 3:23-24, serving the Lord in all labor. Because the LORD your God brought it to me • Jacob invokes God to cloak deceit, abusing the divine name (Exodus 20:7). This contrasts with genuine reliance on God’s provision exemplified in Genesis 22:14 (“The LORD will provide”). • The phrase “your God” subtly distances Jacob; he does not say “my God,” hinting at a still-forming personal faith. Later, in Genesis 32:26-29, Jacob’s encounter at Peniel changes this. • Scripture warns against using spiritual language for ungodly ends (Matthew 7:21-23). Jacob’s words foreshadow Jesus’ caution that not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” truly knows Him. • Yet even through deceit, God’s sovereign plan advances (Romans 8:28). The blessing meant for Jacob (Genesis 25:23) will stand, displaying divine purpose over human failure. he replied • Jacob’s calm response shows practiced deception, paralleling Genesis 27:12 where he anticipates possible discovery. James 1:15—sin conceived gives birth to death—illustrates the progression seen here. • The brief closing phrase underscores accountability: Luke 12:2 promises all hidden things will be disclosed. Indeed, Jacob will later face Laban’s deceit (Genesis 29:25), reaping what he now sows (Galatians 6:7). • Even so, God disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6). Jacob’s future wrestling and name change to Israel reveal transformation born from this very pathway of discipline. summary Genesis 27:20 exposes a tension between outward confession and inward reality. Isaac’s probing question shows wise discernment; Jacob’s answer misuses God’s name to mask sin. The verse warns against religious-sounding deceit while affirming God’s sovereign ability to advance His redemptive plan despite human failures. We are called to truth, vigilance, and genuine faith, trusting that God sees all and lovingly refines His people for His purposes. (20) Because the Lord thy God brought it to me.--Jacob does not keep up his acting well here, for it was not in accordance with Esau's character to see anything providential in his success in hunting. This may have helped to arouse Isaac's suspicions, who immediately proceeds to examine him.Verses 20, 21. - And Isaac (still dissatisfied, but still resolving to proceed with caution) said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? Giving expression to a natural surprise at the speedy success which had attended Esau's hunting expedition; an interrogation to which Jacob replied With daring boldness (Murphy), with consummate effrontery (Bush), not without perjury (Calvin), and even with reckless blasphemy (Kalisch, Alford). And he said, Because the Lord thy God brought it to me. Literally, caused it to come before me; by the concurrence, of course, of his providence; which, though in one sense true, yet as used by Jacob was an impious falsehood. Solemn as this declaration was, it failed to lull the suspicions or allay the disquiet of the aged invalid. And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, - the very thing which Jacob had suggested as likely to happen (ver. 12) - whether thou be my very son Esau (literally, this, my son Esau) or not.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Isaacיִצְחָק֙ (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah asked וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say his son, בְּנ֔וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son “How מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what did you ever find לִמְצֹ֖א (lim·ṣō) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present it so זֶּ֛ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that quickly, מִהַ֥רְתָּ (mi·har·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly my son?” בְּנִ֑י (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son “Because כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative brought [it] הִקְרָ֛ה (hiq·rāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7136: To light upon, to bring about, to impose timbers to me,” לְפָנָֽי׃ (lə·p̄ā·nāy) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face he replied. וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Genesis 27:20 NIVGenesis 27:20 NLT Genesis 27:20 ESV Genesis 27:20 NASB Genesis 27:20 KJV Genesis 27:20 BibleApps.com Genesis 27:20 Biblia Paralela Genesis 27:20 Chinese Bible Genesis 27:20 French Bible Genesis 27:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 27:20 Isaac said to his son How (Gen. 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