Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After Isaac finished blessing him, and Jacob had scarcely left his father’s presence, his brother Esau came in from hunting. New Living Translation As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and almost before Jacob had left his father, Esau returned from his hunt. English Standard Version As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, when Jacob had scarcely gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Berean Standard Bible As soon as Isaac had finished blessing him and Jacob had left his father’s presence, his brother Esau returned from the hunt. King James Bible And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. New King James Version Now it happened, as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had scarcely gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. New American Standard Bible Now it came about, as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had hardly gone out from the presence of his father Isaac, that his brother Esau came in from his hunting. NASB 1995 Now it came about, as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had hardly gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. NASB 1977 Now it came about, as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had hardly gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had hardly gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Amplified Bible Now as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had scarcely left the presence of Isaac his father, Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Christian Standard Bible As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob and Jacob had left the presence of his father Isaac, his brother Esau arrived from his hunting. Holman Christian Standard Bible As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob and Jacob had left the presence of his father Isaac, his brother Esau arrived from the hunt. American Standard Version And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Contemporary English Version Right after Isaac had given Jacob his blessing and Jacob had gone, Esau came back from hunting. English Revised Version And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. GOD'S WORD® Translation Isaac finished blessing Jacob. Jacob had barely left when his brother Esau came in from hunting. Good News Translation Isaac finished giving his blessing, and as soon as Jacob left, his brother Esau came in from hunting. International Standard Version Just after Isaac had finished blessing Jacob and Jacob had left his father Isaac, Jacob's brother Esau returned from hunting, Majority Standard Bible As soon as Isaac had finished blessing him and Jacob had left his father?s presence, his brother Esau returned from the hunt. NET Bible Isaac had just finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had scarcely left his father's presence, when his brother Esau returned from the hunt. New Heart English Bible It happened, as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had just left the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob had yet scarcely gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. World English Bible As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had just gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, as Isaac has finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob is only just going out from the presence of his father Isaac, that his brother Esau has come in from his hunting; Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, as Isaac hath finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob is only just going out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother hath come in from his hunting; Smith's Literal Translation And it shall be after that Isaak finished to praise Jacob, and it shall be Jacob going will but go out from the face of Isaak his father, and Esau his brother came from his hunting. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIsaac had scarce ended his words, when Jacob being now gone out abroad, Esau came, Catholic Public Domain Version Scarcely had Isaac completed his words, and Jacob departed, when Esau arrived. New American Bible Jacob had scarcely left his father after Isaac had finished blessing him, when his brother Esau came back from his hunt. New Revised Standard Version As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, when Jacob had scarcely gone out from the presence of his father Isaac, his brother Esau came in from his hunting. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass when Isaac had finished blessing Jacob and Jacob had gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, behold, Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when Isaaq had finished blessing Yaquuv and Yaquuv went out from the presence of Isaaq his father, behold, Esau his brother came from his hunting. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass after Isaac had ceased blessing his son Jacob, it even came to pass, just when Jacob had gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Stolen Blessing30 As soon as Isaac had finished blessing him and Jacob had left his father’s presence, his brother Esau returned from the hunt. 31He too made some tasty food, brought it to his father, and said to him, “My father, sit up and eat of your son’s game, so that you may bless me.”… Cross References 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. 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.” ... Malachi 1:2-3 “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.” 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 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 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 32:28 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.” Genesis 33:4 Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. Genesis 49:3-4 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. Deuteronomy 21:15-17 If a man has two wives, one beloved and the other unloved, and both bear him sons, but the unloved wife has the firstborn son, / when that man assigns his inheritance to his sons he must not appoint the son of the beloved wife as the firstborn over the son of the unloved wife. / Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him. 1 Chronicles 5:1-2 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. Hosea 12:3-4 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— Obadiah 1:10 Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. Obadiah 1:18 Then the house of Jacob will be a blazing fire, and the house of Joseph a burning flame; but the house of Esau will be stubble—Jacob will set it ablaze and consume it. Therefore no survivor will remain from the house of Esau.” For the LORD has spoken. Matthew 1:2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Jump to Previous Blessing End Ended Esau Father's Field Finished Hardly Hunting Isaac Jacob Presence Scarce Scarcely SoonJump to Next Blessing End Ended Esau Father's Field Finished Hardly Hunting Isaac Jacob Presence Scarce Scarcely SoonGenesis 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. As soon as Isaac had finished blessing him This phrase marks the completion of a significant event in the patriarchal narrative. Isaac's blessing was not merely a paternal wish but a prophetic declaration with covenantal implications. The blessing was intended for the firstborn, Esau, but was deceitfully obtained by Jacob. This act of blessing is reminiscent of the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised to bless Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:2-3). The blessing included prosperity, dominion, and divine favor, which were crucial for the continuation of God's covenantal promises. and Jacob had left his father’s presence his brother Esau returned from the hunt Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaacThe patriarch of the family, Isaac is the son of Abraham and the father of Esau and Jacob. He is depicted as old and blind, relying on his senses to bless his sons. 2. Jacob The younger son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob deceives his father to receive the blessing meant for Esau. His actions are pivotal in the unfolding of God's plan for the Israelites. 3. Esau The elder son of Isaac, known for his hunting skills. He 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. She orchestrates the deception to ensure Jacob receives the blessing. 5. The Blessing A significant event where Isaac bestows his blessing, which carries prophetic and material significance, upon Jacob instead of Esau. Teaching Points The Consequences of DeceptionJacob's deceit, though part of God's plan, leads to family strife and personal consequences. Deception can have long-lasting effects on relationships and trust. God's Sovereignty and Human Actions Despite human manipulation, God's sovereign plan prevails. This teaches us to trust in God's ultimate control over our lives. The Importance of Blessings In biblical times, blessings were not just words but carried significant weight and prophetic power. We should value and seek God's blessings in our lives. Sibling Rivalry and Reconciliation The account of Jacob and Esau highlights the destructive nature of sibling rivalry but also sets the stage for eventual reconciliation, encouraging us to seek peace in our relationships. The Role of Parents in God's Plan Rebekah's actions, though controversial, show the influence parents can have in guiding their children according to God's purposes.Verse 30. - And it came to pass (literally, and it was), as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out - literally, and it was (sc. as soon as, or when) Jacob only going forth had gone; i.e. had just gone out (Ewald, Keil), rather than was in the act of coming out (Murphy), since the narrative implies that the brothers did not meet on this occasion - from the presence of Isaac his father, that (literally, and) Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As soon asכַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Isaac יִצְחָק֮ (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah had finished כִּלָּ֣ה (kil·lāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent blessing לְבָרֵ֣ךְ (lə·ḇā·rêḵ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse [him] יַעֲקֹב֒ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc and Jacob יַעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc had left יָצֹ֤א (yā·ṣō) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim his father’s אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father presence, פְּנֵ֖י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face his brother אָחִ֔יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Esau וְעֵשָׂ֣ו (wə·‘ê·śāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac returned בָּ֖א (bā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go from the hunt. מִצֵּידֽוֹ׃ (miṣ·ṣê·ḏōw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6718: The chase, game, lunch Links Genesis 27:30 NIVGenesis 27:30 NLT Genesis 27:30 ESV Genesis 27:30 NASB Genesis 27:30 KJV Genesis 27:30 BibleApps.com Genesis 27:30 Biblia Paralela Genesis 27:30 Chinese Bible Genesis 27:30 French Bible Genesis 27:30 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 27:30 It happened as soon as Isaac had (Gen. 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