New International Version Then he said, “My son, bring me some of your game to eat, so that I may give you my blessing.” Jacob brought it to him and he ate; and he brought some wine and he drank. New Living Translation Then Isaac said, “Now, my son, bring me the wild game. Let me eat it, and then I will give you my blessing.” So Jacob took the food to his father, and Isaac ate it. He also drank the wine that Jacob served him. English Standard Version Then he said, “Bring it near to me, that I may eat of my son’s game and bless you.” So he brought it near to him, and he ate; and he brought him wine, and he drank. Berean Standard Bible “Serve me,” said Isaac, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; then he brought him wine, and he drank. Berean Literal Bible And He said, “Bring it near to me and I will eat of the game, my son, so that my soul may bless you.” And he brought it near to him, and he ate; and he brought to him wine, and he drank. King James Bible And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank. New King James Version He said, “Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s game, so that my soul may bless you.” So he brought it near to him, and he ate; and he brought him wine, and he drank. New American Standard Bible So he said, “Bring it to me, and I will eat of my son’s game, that I may bless you.” And he brought it to him, and he ate; he also brought him wine and he drank. NASB 1995 So he said, “Bring it to me, and I will eat of my son’s game, that I may bless you.” And he brought it to him, and he ate; he also brought him wine and he drank. NASB 1977 So he said, “Bring it to me, and I will eat of my son’s game, that I may bless you.” And he brought it to him, and he ate; he also brought him wine and he drank. Legacy Standard Bible So he said, “Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s game, that my soul may bless you.” And he brought it near to him, and he ate; he also brought him wine, and he drank. Amplified Bible Then Isaac said, “Bring the food to me, and I will eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you.” He brought it to him, and he ate; and he brought him wine and he drank. Berean Annotated Bible “Serve me, said Isaac, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you. Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; then he brought him wine, and he drank. Christian Standard Bible Then he said, “Bring it closer to me, and let me eat some of my son’s game so that I can bless you.” Jacob brought it closer to him, and he ate; he brought him wine, and he drank. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then he said, “Serve me, and let me eat some of my son’s game so that I can bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; he brought him wine, and he drank. American Standard Version And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank. Contemporary English Version So Isaac told him, "Serve me the wild meat, and I can give you my blessing." Jacob gave him some meat, and he ate it. He also gave him some wine, and he drank it. English Revised Version And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank. GOD'S WORD® Translation Isaac said, "Bring me some of the game, and I will eat it, Son, so that I will bless you." Jacob brought it to Isaac, and he ate it. Jacob also brought him wine, and he drank it. Good News Translation Isaac said, "Bring me some of the meat. After I eat it, I will give you my blessing." Jacob brought it to him, and he also brought him some wine to drink. International Standard Version "Come closer to me," Isaac replied, "so I can eat some of the game, my son, and then bless you." So Jacob came closer, and Isaac ate. Jacob also brought wine so his father could drink. NET Bible Isaac said, "Bring some of the wild game for me to eat, my son. Then I will bless you." So Jacob brought it to him, and he ate it. He also brought him wine, and Isaac drank. New Heart English Bible He said, "Bring it near to me, and I will eat of what my son hunted so that I can bless you." He brought it near to him, and he ate. He brought him wine, and he drank. Webster's Bible Translation And he said, bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he ate: and he brought him wine, and he drank. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Serve me,” said Isaac, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; then he brought him wine, and he drank. World English Bible He said, “Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s venison, that my soul may bless you.” He brought it near to him, and he ate. He brought him wine, and he drank. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says, “Bring [it] near to me, and I eat of my son’s game, so that my soul blesses you”; and he brings [it] near to him, and he eats; and he brings wine to him, and he drinks. Berean Literal Bible And He said, “Bring it near to me and I will eat of the game, my son, so that my soul may bless you.” And he brought it near to him, and he ate; and he brought to him wine, and he drank. Young's Literal Translation And he saith, 'Bring nigh to me, and I do eat of my son's provision, so that my soul doth bless thee;' and he bringeth nigh to him, and he eateth; and he bringeth to him wine, and he drinketh. Smith's Literal Translation And he will say, Bring near to me, and eating of my son's hunting, so that my soul shall praise thee. And he will bring near to him and he will eat: and he will bring wine to him, and he will drink. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen he said: Bring me the meats of thy hunting, my son, that my soul may bless thee. And when they were brought, and he had eaten, he offered him wine also, which after he had drunk, Catholic Public Domain Version Then he said, “Bring me the foods from your hunting, my son, so that my soul may bless you.” And when he had eaten what was offered, he also brought forth wine for him. And after he finished it, New American Bible Then Isaac said, “Serve me, my son, and let me eat of the game so that I may bless you.” Jacob served it to him, and Isaac ate; he brought him wine, and he drank. New Revised Standard Version Then he said, “Bring it to me, that I may eat of my son’s game and bless you.” So he brought it to him, and he ate; and he brought him wine, and he drank. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said, Bring the stew near to me, and I will eat of my son's game, that my soul may bless you. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat; and he brought him wine, and he drank. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to him, “Come to me; I shall eat of the game of my son, so my soul will bless you”, and he came to him and he ate and he brought wine to him and he drank. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said: 'Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless thee.' And he brought it near to him, and he did eat; and he brought him wine, and he drank. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said, Bring hither, and I will eat of thy venison, son, that my soul may bless thee; and he brought it near to him, and he ate, and he brought him wine, and he drank. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Isaac Blesses Jacob…24Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he replied, “I am.” 25“Serve me,” said Isaac, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; then he brought him wine, and he drank. 26Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son.”… Cross References “Serve me,” said Isaac, Luke 17:8 Instead, won’t he tell him, ‘Prepare my meal and dress yourself to serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you may eat and drink’? 1 Kings 17:13 “Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, Genesis 25:28 Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob. Proverbs 12:27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. so that I may bless you.” Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future. Genesis 48:15-16 Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, / the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; Genesis 18:8 Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate. 1 Kings 19:6-8 And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.” / So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. then he brought him wine, and he drank. Genesis 14:18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— Genesis 19:33-35 So that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the firstborn went in and slept with her father; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up. / The next day the older daughter said to the younger, “Look, I slept with my father last night. Let us get him drunk with wine again tonight so you can go in and sleep with him and we can preserve our father’s line.” / So again that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the younger daughter went in and slept with him; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up. 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 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.” 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 28:1-4 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. … Genesis 27:1-4 When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see, he called his older son Esau and said to him, “My son.” “Here I am,” Esau replied. / “Look,” said Isaac, “I am now old, and I do not know the day of my death. / Take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me. … Genesis 27:15-17 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. / She also put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. / Then she handed her son Jacob the tasty food and bread she had made. Treasury of Scripture And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless you. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine and he drank. that my. Genesis 27:4 And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die. Jump to Previous Ate Bless Blessing Drank Drink Drinketh Eat Eateth Game Jacob Meat Nigh Order Provision Son's Soul Venison WineJump to Next Ate Bless Blessing Drank Drink Drinketh Eat Eateth Game Jacob Meat Nigh Order Provision Son's Soul Venison WineGenesis 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. “Serve me,” said Isaac, Isaac speaks to the son he believes is Esau, asking for the meal that will precede his formal blessing. Such meals could accompany solemn family occasions, and Isaac’s request marks the beginning of a decisive moment in the patriarchal household. Luk 17:8 Instead, won’t he tell him, ‘Prepare my meal… “and let me eat some of my son’s game, Isaac especially associates Esau with hunting and game, reflecting his affection for his older son and Esau’s customary role in the family. Rebekah and Jacob use this expectation as part of their deception, providing food prepared to resemble Esau’s hunting meal. Gen 25:28 Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau;… so that I may bless you.” Isaac intends to confer the blessing belonging to the firstborn, including family leadership and the covenant promises God had given to Abraham and Isaac. Though Jacob obtains it through deceit, the blessing confirms God’s earlier declaration that the older would serve the younger. Heb 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future. Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; Jacob presents the meal Rebekah prepared, and Isaac accepts it as Esau’s offering. Isaac’s meal removes one final obstacle before he gives the blessing Jacob has sought. Gen 18:8 Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf… then he brought him wine, and he drank. The wine completes the meal and further reassures Isaac that he is receiving Esau’s service. Satisfied, Isaac proceeds to pronounce the blessing, unaware that Jacob stands before him. Gen 14:18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—… Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaacThe patriarch, son of Abraham, and father of Esau and Jacob. In this passage, he is preparing to bless his son, believing him to be Esau. 2. Jacob The younger son of Isaac and Rebekah, who deceives his father into giving him the blessing intended for Esau. 3. Esau The elder son of Isaac, who is the rightful recipient of the 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 Blessing A significant event in the patriarchal accounts, where Isaac intends to pass on the covenantal blessing to his son, which includes prosperity and leadership. Teaching Points The Importance of BlessingsIn the biblical context, blessings were not just words but carried the weight of divine favor and destiny. Understanding the power of spoken blessings can encourage us to speak life and truth into others. Deception and Its Consequences Jacob's deception, though it fulfilled God's prophecy, led to significant family strife and personal consequences. This teaches us the importance of integrity and the potential fallout of deceit. God's Sovereignty and Human Actions Despite human manipulation, God's purposes prevail. This reassures us that God's plans are not thwarted by human actions, and we can trust in His ultimate sovereignty. Family Dynamics and Favoritism The favoritism shown by Isaac and Rebekah towards their sons led to division and conflict. This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of favoritism within families. The Role of Faith in Uncertain Circumstances Isaac's act of blessing, even under deception, is seen as an act of faith. We are encouraged to trust God and act in faith, even when circumstances are unclear. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 27:25?2. How does Genesis 27:25 illustrate the consequences of deceit in family relationships? 3. What role does obedience play in Jacob's actions in Genesis 27:25? 4. How does Genesis 27:25 connect to the theme of blessing in Genesis? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Genesis 27:25 to our family dynamics? 6. What does Genesis 27:25 teach about the importance of integrity in God's eyes? 7. Why does Isaac fail to recognize Jacob in Genesis 27:25? 8. How does Genesis 27:25 reflect on the morality of deception? 9. What role does divine providence play in Genesis 27:25? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 27? Isaac seeks filial service and a hearty meal to set the stage for a binding patriarchal blessing. Though Jacob’s deception threads through each step, every element—service, shared food, spoken benediction—echoes enduring biblical patterns of covenant, honor, and God-directed destiny. In God’s providence, the blessing lands on the son He foretold, demonstrating that even human flaws cannot derail His sovereign purposes (Proverbs 19:21). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Serve me,”הַגִּ֤שָׁה (hag·gi·šāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach said [Isaac], וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “and let me eat וְאֹֽכְלָה֙ (wə·’ō·ḵə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 398: To eat some of my son’s בְּנִ֔י (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son game, מִצֵּ֣יד (miṣ·ṣêḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6718: The chase, game, lunch so that לְמַ֥עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent I נַפְשִׁ֑י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion may bless you.” תְּבָֽרֶכְךָ֖ (tə·ḇā·reḵ·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse Jacob brought it to him, וַיַּגֶּשׁ־ (way·yag·geš-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach and he ate; וַיֹּאכַ֔ל (way·yō·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat then he brought וַיָּ֧בֵא (way·yā·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go him ל֦וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew wine, יַ֖יִן (ya·yin) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication and he drank. וַיֵּֽשְׁתְּ׃ (way·yê·šət) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8354: To imbibe Additonal Resources Genesis 27:25 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 27:25 Bible Gateway Genesis 27:25 Bible.com Genesis 27:25 NIV |
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