Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version His father Isaac asked him, “Who are you?” “I am your son,” he answered, “your firstborn, Esau.” New Living Translation But Isaac asked him, “Who are you?” Esau replied, “It’s your son, your firstborn son, Esau.” English Standard Version His father Isaac said to him, “Who are you?” He answered, “I am your son, your firstborn, Esau.” Berean Standard Bible But his father Isaac replied, “Who are you?” “I am Esau, your firstborn son,” he answered. King James Bible And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau. New King James Version And his father Isaac said to him, “Who are you?” So he said, “I am your son, your firstborn, Esau.” New American Standard Bible His father Isaac said to him, “Who are you?” And he said, “I am your son, your firstborn, Esau.” NASB 1995 Isaac his father said to him, “Who are you?” And he said, “I am your son, your firstborn, Esau.” NASB 1977 And Isaac his father said to him, “Who are you?” And he said, “I am your son, your first-born, Esau.” Legacy Standard Bible And Isaac his father said to him, “Who are you?” And he said, “I am your son, your firstborn, Esau.” Amplified Bible Isaac his father said to him, “Who are you?” And he replied, “I am your son, your firstborn, Esau.” Christian Standard Bible But his father Isaac said to him, “Who are you? ” He answered, “I am Esau your firstborn son.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But his father Isaac said to him, “Who are you?” He answered, “I am Esau your firstborn son.” American Standard Version And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy first-born, Esau. Contemporary English Version "Who are you?" Isaac asked. "I am Esau, your first-born son." English Revised Version And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn, Esau. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Who are you?" his father Isaac asked him. "I'm your firstborn son Esau," he answered. Good News Translation "Who are you?" Isaac asked. "Your older son Esau," he answered. International Standard Version But his father Isaac asked him, "Who are you?" "I'm Esau, your firstborn son," he answered Majority Standard Bible But his father Isaac replied, ?Who are you?? ?I am Esau, your firstborn son,? he answered. NET Bible His father Isaac asked, "Who are you?" "I am your firstborn son," he replied, "Esau!" New Heart English Bible Isaac his father said to him, "Who are you?" He said, "I am your son, your firstborn, Esau." Webster's Bible Translation And Isaac his father said to him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy first-born Esau. World English Bible Isaac his father said to him, “Who are you?” He said, “I am your son, your firstborn, Esau.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd his father Isaac says to him, “Who [are] you?” And he says, “I [am] your son, your firstborn, Esau”; Young's Literal Translation And Isaac his father saith to him, 'Who art thou?' and he saith, 'I am thy son, thy first-born, Esau;' Smith's Literal Translation And Isaak his father will say to him, Who art thou? And he will say, I thy son, thy first-born, Esau. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Isaac said to him: Why! who art thou? He answered: I am thy firstborn son Esau. Catholic Public Domain Version And Isaac said to him, “But who are you?” And he answered, “I am your firstborn son, Esau.” New American Bible His father Isaac asked him, “Who are you?” He said, “I am your son, your firstborn son, Esau.” New Revised Standard Version His father Isaac said to him, “Who are you?” He answered, “I am your firstborn son, Esau.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Isaac his father said to him, Who are you? And he said, I am your son, your first-born, Esau. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Isaaq his father said to him, “Who are you?” And he said, “I am your son, your firstborn, Esau.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Isaac his father said unto him: 'Who art thou?' And he said: 'I am thy son, thy first-born, Esau.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Isaac his father said to him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy first-born son Esau. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Stolen Blessing…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.” 32But his father Isaac replied, “Who are you?” “I am Esau, your firstborn son,” he answered. 33Isaac began to tremble violently and said, “Who was it, then, who hunted the game and brought it to me? Before you came in, I ate it all and blessed him—and indeed, he will be blessed!”… Cross References 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 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 25:21-22 Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. / But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So Rebekah went to inquire of the LORD, Genesis 27:41 Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.” 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 33:3-4 But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. / Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. Genesis 36:1 This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). 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.” Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future. Romans 9:6-8 It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. / Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. Obadiah 1:10 Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. Treasury of Scripture And Isaac his father said to him, Who are you? And he said, I am your son, your firstborn Esau. Jump to Previous Esau Firstborn First-Born Isaac OldestJump to Next Esau Firstborn First-Born Isaac OldestGenesis 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 his father Isaac replied, “Who are you?” This phrase captures a moment of confusion and surprise for Isaac. In the context of Genesis 27, Isaac is old and his eyesight is failing, which sets the stage for the deception by Jacob and Rebekah. Isaac's question indicates his uncertainty and the beginning of the unraveling of the deception. This moment is pivotal as it highlights the tension and drama in the narrative. The question "Who are you?" also echoes the theme of identity, which is central to the story of Jacob and Esau. In a broader biblical context, questions of identity and recognition are significant, as seen in other biblical narratives such as Joseph's brothers not recognizing him in Egypt (Genesis 42:8). “I am Esau, your firstborn son,” he answered. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaacThe patriarch of the family, son of Abraham, and father of Esau and Jacob. In this passage, Isaac is old and blind, having been deceived by Jacob into giving the blessing meant for Esau. 2. Esau The elder son of Isaac, known for his skill as a hunter. He is the rightful recipient of Isaac's blessing but is deceived by his brother Jacob. 3. Jacob The younger son of Isaac, who deceives his father into giving him the blessing intended for Esau. This act of deception is pivotal in the account of the Israelite patriarchs. 4. Rebekah Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Rebekah is a key figure in the preceding events, as she orchestrates Jacob's deception of Isaac. 5. The Blessing A significant event in the patriarchal accounts, where Isaac intends to bestow a blessing upon Esau, which is a formal and spiritual act of passing on God's promises and favor. Teaching Points The Consequences of DeceptionJacob's deceit leads to long-term family strife and personal consequences. This teaches the importance of integrity and honesty in our relationships. The Sovereignty of God Despite human actions, God's purposes prevail. This encourages believers to trust in God's plan, even when circumstances seem contrary. Value of Spiritual Blessings Esau's loss of the blessing underscores the importance of valuing spiritual over temporal gains. Believers are reminded to prioritize their spiritual inheritance in Christ. Family Dynamics and Favoritism The favoritism shown by Isaac and Rebekah towards their sons leads to division. This serves as a caution against partiality within families and communities. Repentance and Reconciliation The account sets the stage for future reconciliation between Jacob and Esau, highlighting the power of repentance and forgiveness in healing relationships.Verse 32. - And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? The language indicates the patriarch's surprise. And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau. The emphatic tone of Esau's answer may have been dictated by a suspicion, already awakened by Isaac's question, that all was not right (Inglis). Esau's claim to be regarded as Isaac's firstborn, after having bartered away his birthright, is considered by some to be unwarranted (Wordsworth); but it is doubtful if Esau attached the importance to the term "firstborn" which this objection presupposes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But his fatherאָבִ֖יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Isaac יִצְחָ֥ק (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah replied, וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Who מִי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix are you?” אָ֑תָּה (’āt·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you “I אֲנִ֛י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am Esau, עֵשָֽׂו׃ (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac your firstborn בְכֹֽרְךָ֖ (ḇə·ḵō·rə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief son,” בִּנְךָ֥ (bin·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son he answered. וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Genesis 27:32 NIVGenesis 27:32 NLT Genesis 27:32 ESV Genesis 27:32 NASB Genesis 27:32 KJV Genesis 27:32 BibleApps.com Genesis 27:32 Biblia Paralela Genesis 27:32 Chinese Bible Genesis 27:32 French Bible Genesis 27:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 27:32 Isaac his father said to him Who (Gen. 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