Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Esau heard his father’s words, he burst out with a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me—me too, my father!” New Living Translation When Esau heard his father’s words, he let out a loud and bitter cry. “Oh my father, what about me? Bless me, too!” he begged. English Standard Version As soon as Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with an exceedingly great and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me, even me also, O my father!” Berean Standard Bible When Esau heard his father’s words, he let out a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me too, O my father!” King James Bible And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father. New King James Version When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with an exceedingly great and bitter cry, and said to his father, “Bless me—me also, O my father!” New American Standard Bible When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with an exceedingly great and bitter cry, and said to his father, “Bless me, me as well, my father!” NASB 1995 When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with an exceedingly great and bitter cry, and said to his father, “Bless me, even me also, O my father!” NASB 1977 When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with an exceedingly great and bitter cry, and said to his father, “Bless me, even me also, O my father!” Legacy Standard Bible As Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with an exceedingly great and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me, me also, O my father!” Amplified Bible When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with a great and extremely bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me, even me also, O my father!” Christian Standard Bible When Esau heard his father’s words, he cried out with a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me too, my father! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible When Esau heard his father’s words, he cried out with a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me too, my father!” American Standard Version When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with an exceeding great and bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father. Contemporary English Version Esau cried out in great distress, "Father, give me a blessing too!" English Revised Version When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with an exceeding great and bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Esau heard these words from his father, he shouted out a very loud and bitter cry and said to his father, "Bless me too, Father!" Good News Translation When Esau heard this, he cried out loudly and bitterly and said, "Give me your blessing also, father!" International Standard Version When Esau realized what his father Isaac was saying, he began to wail out loud bitterly. "Bless me," he cried, "even me, too, my father!" NET Bible When Esau heard his father's words, he wailed loudly and bitterly. He said to his father, "Bless me too, my father!" New Heart English Bible When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out loudly and bitterly, and said to his father, "Bless me, even me also, my father." Webster's Bible Translation And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceedingly bitter cry, and said to his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen Esau heard his father’s words, he let out a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me too, O my father!” World English Bible When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with an exceedingly great and bitter cry, and said to his father, “Bless me, even me also, my father.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen Esau hears the words of his father, then he cries a very great and bitter cry, and says to his father, “Bless me, me also, O my father”; Young's Literal Translation When Esau heareth the words of his father, then he crieth a very great and bitter cry, and saith to his father, 'Bless me, me also, O my father;' Smith's Literal Translation When Esau heard the words of his father, and he will cry out with a great cry, even bitter exceedingly, and he will say to his father, praise me, me also, my father! Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEsau having heard his father's words, roared out with a great cry: and being in a great consternation, said: Bless me also, my father. Catholic Public Domain Version Esau, having heard his father’s words, roared out with a great outcry. And, being confounded, he said, “But bless me also, my father.” New American Bible As he heard his father’s words, Esau burst into loud, bitter sobbing and said, “Father, bless me too!” New Revised Standard Version When Esau heard his father’s words, he cried out with an exceedingly great and bitter cry, and said to his father, “Bless me, me also, father!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out bitterly, and said to his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when Esau heard the words of his father, he wailed a great and very bitter wail and he said to his father, “Bless me also, even me, oh my father!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with an exceeding great and bitter cry, and said unto his father: 'Bless me, even me also, O my father.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass when Esau heard the words of his father Isaac, he cried out with a great and very bitter cry, and said, Bless, I pray thee, me also, father. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Stolen Blessing…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!” 34When Esau heard his father’s words, he let out a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me too, O my father!” 35But Isaac replied, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.”… Cross References Hebrews 12:17 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 9:13 So it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” 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 25:29-34 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 28:6-9 Now Esau learned that Isaac had blessed Jacob and sent him to Paddan-aram to take a wife there, commanding him, “Do not marry a Canaanite woman,” / and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram. / And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women, ... 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 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 27:36 So Esau declared, “Is he not rightly named Jacob? For he has cheated me twice. He took my birthright, and now he has taken my blessing.” Then he asked, “Haven’t you saved a blessing for me?” Genesis 32:6-7 When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.” / In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels. Genesis 33:1-4 Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. ... Obadiah 1:10-14 Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. / On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. / But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress. ... 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— 1 Samuel 1:10 In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. 2 Samuel 13:19 And Tamar put ashes on her head and tore her robe. And putting her hand on her head, she went away crying aloud. Jeremiah 31:15 This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” Treasury of Scripture And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said to his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father. he cried. 1 Samuel 30:4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. Proverbs 1:24-28,31 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; … Proverbs 19:3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. Jump to Previous Bitter Bless Blessing Burst Cried Crieth Cry Esau Exceeding Exceedingly Father's Great Heard Heareth Hearing Loud WordsJump to Next Bitter Bless Blessing Burst Cried Crieth Cry Esau Exceeding Exceedingly Father's Great Heard Heareth Hearing Loud WordsGenesis 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. When Esau heard his father’s words This phrase occurs after Isaac has blessed Jacob, thinking he was Esau. The context is crucial: Isaac, old and blind, intended to bless Esau, his firstborn, but Jacob, with Rebekah's help, deceived Isaac. The blessing was significant, as it conferred leadership and inheritance rights. Esau's hearing of his father's words marks the moment of realization that he has been deprived of his expected blessing. he let out a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me too, O my father!” Persons / Places / Events 1. EsauThe firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah, who is deeply grieved upon discovering that his father has blessed his brother Jacob instead of him. 2. Isaac The father of Esau and Jacob, who intended to bless Esau but was deceived by Jacob and Rebekah. 3. Jacob The younger twin brother of Esau, who deceitfully receives the blessing intended for Esau. 4. Rebekah The mother of Esau and Jacob, who orchestrates the deception to ensure Jacob receives the blessing. 5. The Blessing A significant event in the patriarchal family, where Isaac's blessing, meant for Esau, is given to Jacob, altering the course of their lives. Teaching Points The Consequences of DeceptionThe account of Jacob and Esau highlights the destructive nature of deceit. While Jacob gains the blessing, the family is torn apart, and relationships are damaged. Believers are called to live truthfully and trust in God's timing and provision. The Importance of Spiritual Discernment Esau's grief over losing the blessing underscores the need for spiritual discernment and valuing God's promises. Christians are encouraged to prioritize spiritual blessings over immediate, worldly desires. God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Despite human deception and failure, God's sovereign plan unfolds. This teaches believers to trust in God's ultimate control while being responsible for their actions. The Power of Repentance and Forgiveness Although Esau's initial response is one of bitterness, the broader biblical account shows the possibility of reconciliation and forgiveness, as seen later in Genesis 33. Christians are encouraged to seek reconciliation and extend forgiveness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 27:34?2. How does Esau's reaction in Genesis 27:34 reveal the consequences of deception? 3. What can we learn about the importance of blessings from Genesis 27:34? 4. How does Esau's cry relate to Hebrews 12:17 about repentance and consequences? 5. How should we respond when faced with irreversible situations, like Esau in Genesis 27:34? 6. What steps can we take to avoid bitterness, as seen in Esau's response? 7. Why did Esau cry out with a great and bitter cry in Genesis 27:34? 8. How does Genesis 27:34 reflect the consequences of deception and favoritism? 9. What does Esau's reaction in Genesis 27:34 reveal about his character and priorities? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 27? 11. What is the significance of Jacob and Esau's story? 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 27:34 Mean When Esau heard his father’s words– Isaac’s trembling revelation that Jacob had already received the covenant blessing (Genesis 27:32–33) strikes Esau like a thunderclap. – Esau immediately grasps that the transaction is final; he does not argue that the blessing can be revoked, showing his understanding of the irrevocable nature of a spoken patriarchal blessing (cf. Numbers 23:20; Romans 11:29). – Earlier, he had despised his birthright for a single meal (Genesis 25:33–34), but now the weight of what he surrendered becomes evident. – Hebrews 12:16–17 later uses this moment to warn believers not to treat holy things lightly, underscoring that Esau “found no place for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.” he let out a loud and bitter cry – The language conveys uncontrolled anguish—an audible, visceral grief. • Similar “bitter cries” in Scripture often mark moments of irreversible loss (Exodus 12:30; Esther 4:1). • Esau’s cry is not directed toward God but toward circumstances and personal loss, contrasting with David’s cries of repentance toward the Lord (Psalm 51:1–4). – His sorrow is genuine yet still rooted in regret over consequences rather than remorse over prior contempt for the birthright. and said to his father – Esau turns to Isaac, not to the Lord, revealing where he still places his hope. • Compare Jacob, who later in life wrestles directly with God for blessing (Genesis 32:24–29). – The father–son dialogue mirrors Cain’s appeal to God after judgment (Genesis 4:13–14), highlighting a pattern of men lamenting penalties more than sin. Bless me too, O my father! – The plea shows Esau believes some residual blessing may remain, even if the primary covenant portion is gone. – Isaac indeed grants a secondary blessing (Genesis 27:39–40), but it lacks the covenantal promises of land, seed, and universal blessing given to Jacob (Genesis 28:13–15). • This division anticipates later national destinies: Israel thriving under God’s favor, Edom surviving “away from the richness of the earth.” – The moment underscores the seriousness of spiritual decisions: temporary hunger led to enduring loss (cf. Matthew 16:26). summary Esau’s anguished cry in Genesis 27:34 reveals the high cost of earlier indifference to God’s covenant. Hearing Isaac’s irreversible words, he breaks into bitter grief, seeks relief from his earthly father, and begs for any remaining favor. The scene warns that despising spiritual privileges can lead to irrevocable loss, reminding readers to value God’s blessings while they may still be embraced. Verse 34. - And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry - literally, he cried a cry, great and bitter exceedingly; expressive of the poignant anguish of his soul (Kalisch, Bush), if not also of his rage against his brother (Philo, Eusebius), of his envy of the blessing (Menochius, Lapide), and of the desperation of his spirit (Calvin). Cf. Hebrews 12:17 - and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father. A proof of Esau's blind incredulity in imagining it to be within his father's power to impart benedictions promiscuously without and beyond the Divine sanction (Calvin); a sign that he supposed the theocratic blessing capable of division, and as dependent upon his lamentations and prayers as upon the caprice of his father (Lange); an evidence that "now at last he had learned in some measure adequately to value" the birthing? (Candlish); but if so it was post horam.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Esauעֵשָׂו֙ (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac heard כִּשְׁמֹ֤עַ (kiš·mō·a‘) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently his father’s אָבִ֔יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father words, דִּבְרֵ֣י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause he let out וַיִּצְעַ֣ק (way·yiṣ·‘aq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6817: To shriek, to proclaim a loud גְּדֹלָ֥ה (gə·ḏō·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent and bitter וּמָרָ֖ה (ū·mā·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 4751: Bitter, bitterness, bitterly cry צְעָקָ֔ה (ṣə·‘ā·qāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6818: A cry, outcry and said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to his father, לְאָבִ֔יו (lə·’ā·ḇîw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father “Bless בָּרֲכֵ֥נִי (bā·ră·ḵê·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse me too, גַם־ (ḡam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and O my father!” אָבִֽי׃ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father Links Genesis 27:34 NIVGenesis 27:34 NLT Genesis 27:34 ESV Genesis 27:34 NASB Genesis 27:34 KJV Genesis 27:34 BibleApps.com Genesis 27:34 Biblia Paralela Genesis 27:34 Chinese Bible Genesis 27:34 French Bible Genesis 27:34 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 27:34 When Esau heard the words of his (Gen. 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