New International Version Now Rebekah was listening as Isaac spoke to his son Esau. When Esau left for the open country to hunt game and bring it back, New Living Translation But Rebekah overheard what Isaac had said to his son Esau. So when Esau left to hunt for the wild game, English Standard Version Now Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to his son Esau. So when Esau went to the field to hunt for game and bring it, Berean Standard Bible Now Rebekah was listening to what Isaac told his son Esau. So when Esau went into the field to hunt game and bring it back, Berean Literal Bible And Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt game and to bring it. King James Bible And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. New King James Version Now Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt game and to bring it. New American Standard Bible Now Rebekah was listening while Isaac spoke to his son Esau. So when Esau went to the field to hunt for game to bring home, NASB 1995 Rebekah was listening while Isaac spoke to his son Esau. So when Esau went to the field to hunt for game to bring home, NASB 1977 And Rebekah was listening while Isaac spoke to his son Esau. So when Esau went to the field to hunt for game to bring home, Legacy Standard Bible Now Rebekah was listening while Isaac was speaking to his son Esau. Then Esau went to the field to hunt for game to bring to Isaac. Amplified Bible But Rebekah overheard what Isaac said to Esau his son; and when Esau had gone to the open country to hunt for game that he might bring back, Berean Annotated Bible Now Rebekah (ensnarer) was listening to what Isaac (he laughs) told his son Esau (hairy). So when Esau went into the field to hunt game and bring it back, Christian Standard Bible Now Rebekah was listening to what Isaac said to his son Esau. So while Esau went to the field to hunt some game to bring in, Holman Christian Standard Bible Now Rebekah was listening to what Isaac said to his son Esau. So while Esau went to the field to hunt some game to bring in, American Standard Version And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. Contemporary English Version Rebekah had been listening, and as soon as Esau left to go hunting, English Revised Version And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. GOD'S WORD® Translation Rebekah was listening while Isaac was speaking to his son Esau. When Esau went into the open country to hunt for some wild game to bring back, Good News Translation While Isaac was talking to Esau, Rebecca was listening. So when Esau went out to hunt, International Standard Version Now Rebekah overheard Isaac while he was speaking to his son Esau. When Esau had gone out to the field to hunt and bring in some game, NET Bible Now Rebekah had been listening while Isaac spoke to his son Esau. When Esau went out to the open fields to hunt down some wild game and bring it back, New Heart English Bible Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. And Esau went out to the field to hunt for a wild animal and bring it back to his father. Webster's Bible Translation And Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son; and Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow Rebekah was listening to what Isaac told his son Esau. So when Esau went into the field to hunt game and bring it back, World English Bible Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Rebekah is listening while Isaac is speaking to his son Esau; and Esau goes to the field to hunt game—to bring in; Berean Literal Bible And Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt game and to bring it. Young's Literal Translation And Rebekah is hearkening while Isaac is speaking unto Esau his son; and Esau goeth to the field to hunt provision -- to bring in; Smith's Literal Translation And Rebekah heard in the speaking of Isaak to Esau his son: and Esau went to the field to hunt, a hunting, to bring. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when Rebecca had heard this, and he was gone into the field to fulfill his father's commandment, Catholic Public Domain Version And when Rebekah had heard this, and he had gone out into the field to fulfill his father’s order, New American Bible Rebekah had been listening while Isaac was speaking to his son Esau. So when Esau went out into the open country to hunt some game for his father, New Revised Standard Version Now Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to his son Esau. So when Esau went to the field to hunt for game and bring it, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. So Esau went to the field to hunt game and to bring it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Raphqa heard when Isaaq spoke to Esau his son, and Esau went on to the field to hunt game to bring. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Rebecca heard Isaac speaking to Esau his son; and Esau went to the plain to procure venison for his father. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jacob's Deception…4Then prepare a tasty dish that I love and bring it to me to eat, so that I may bless you before I die.” 5Now Rebekah was listening to what Isaac told his son Esau. So when Esau went into the field to hunt game and bring it back, 6Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “Behold, I overheard your father saying to your brother Esau,… Cross References Now Rebekah was listening to what Isaac told his son Esau. Genesis 18:10 Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. Genesis 25:28 Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob. Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. So when Esau went into the field to hunt game and bring it back, Genesis 25:27 When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home. Proverbs 12:27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. Proverbs 6:5 Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. 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 27:13 His mother replied, “Your curse be on me, my son. Just obey my voice and go get them for me.” 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 28:5 So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau. Genesis 29:1 Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the people of the east. Genesis 30:1-2 When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” Genesis 37:3-4 Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors. / When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. Genesis 49:1-2 Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come: / Come together and listen, O sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel. 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. Treasury of Scripture And Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. Jump to Previous Country Esau Field Game Heard Hearing Home Hunt Isaac Isaac's Listening Meat Open Provision Rebecca Rebekah Rebekah's Speaking Venison WordsJump to Next Country Esau Field Game Heard Hearing Home Hunt Isaac Isaac's Listening Meat Open Provision Rebecca Rebekah Rebekah's Speaking Venison 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. Now Rebekah was listening to what Isaac told his son Esau. Rebekah overheard Isaac’s private instructions to Esau and recognized that he intended to bestow the covenant blessing on his older son. Isaac favored Esau, while Rebekah favored Jacob, exposing the divided loyalties within the household. Years earlier, God had told Rebekah that the older would serve the younger, and her knowledge of that promise shaped what followed. Her intervention would advance Jacob’s receipt of the blessing, though through deception and family conflict. Gen 18:10 Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you… So when Esau went into the field to hunt game and bring it back, Esau left to prepare the meal Isaac desired before giving his blessing. As a skilled hunter, he acted according to his usual way of life, unaware that events were already unfolding at home. His absence gave Rebekah and Jacob the opportunity to act before he returned. Gen 25:27 When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter… Persons / Places / Events 1. RebekahThe wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob. In Genesis 27:5, she overhears Isaac speaking to Esau and devises a plan to secure the blessing for Jacob. 2. Isaac The patriarch and father of Esau and Jacob. He intends to bless Esau, his firstborn, as per the cultural norm. 3. Esau The elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, known for his skills as a hunter. He is favored by Isaac and is the intended recipient of the blessing. 4. Jacob The younger son of Isaac and Rebekah, who is favored by Rebekah. He becomes the central figure in Rebekah's plan to receive the blessing. 5. The Tent The setting where Rebekah overhears Isaac's conversation with Esau, leading to the unfolding of her plan. Teaching Points The Role of Deception in God's PlanWhile Rebekah's actions involve deception, God's purposes are ultimately fulfilled. This challenges us to consider how God can work through human imperfections. The Importance of Listening to God Rebekah's actions are influenced by the prophecy she received. This highlights the importance of being attentive to God's voice and promises in our lives. Family Dynamics and Favoritism The favoritism shown by Isaac and Rebekah towards their sons leads to conflict. This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of favoritism within families. Trusting in God's Sovereignty Despite human schemes, God's plan prevails. This encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem contrary to His promises. The Consequences of Impulsive Decisions Esau's earlier decision to sell his birthright for a meal (Genesis 25) sets the stage for the events in Genesis 27. This teaches the importance of considering long-term consequences over immediate gratification. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 27:5?2. How does Rebekah's action in Genesis 27:5 reflect on family dynamics today? 3. What can we learn from Rebekah's eavesdropping about trust within families? 4. How does Genesis 27:5 connect to the theme of deception in the Bible? 5. How should Christians respond when witnessing deceitful plans like in Genesis 27:5? 6. What steps can we take to ensure honesty in our family relationships? 7. Why did Rebekah deceive Isaac in Genesis 27:5? 8. How does Genesis 27:5 reflect on family dynamics and favoritism? 9. What does Genesis 27:5 reveal about Rebekah's character and intentions? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 27? (5) Rebekah heard.--She was possibly present when Isaac gave the order, and he may even have wished her to know his determination to give the blessing to his favourite son. But the words filled her with dismay. She had, no doubt, treasured the prophecy of Jacob's ultimate superiority, and now it seemed as if the father would reverse it. Had her faith been pure and exalted, she would have known that God would fulfil His word without her help; but all alike act from unworthy motives, and all have their meed of punishment. But here the fault began with Isaac, and Rebekah probably considered that she was preventing a grievous wrong.Verse 5. - And Rebekah (who, though younger than Isaac, must also have been old) heard when Isaac spake - literally, in the speaking of Isaac; בְּ with the inf. forming a periphrasis for the gerund, and being commonly rendered by when (Genesis 14:30; 31:18), the subordinated noun being changed in translation into the subject of the sentence (vide Ewald, 'Hebrews Synt.,' § 304) - to Esau his son (to which the "her son" of ver. 6 stands in contrast). And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, - literally, to hunt hunting. (vide on ver. 3) and to bring it - i.e. "the savory meat" or "delicious food," as directed (ver. 4). Genesis 27:5 records the pivotal moment when Rebekah overhears Isaac’s intention to bless Esau. Her attentive listening, Isaac’s favoritism, Esau’s departure, and the hunt itself together open the door for God’s foretold plan—that Jacob, not Esau, would inherit the covenant promise—to unfold. The verse reminds us that God’s sovereignty works through everyday actions and choices, urging believers to stay spiritually alert, guard against flesh-driven decisions, and trust that His purposes will stand. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now Rebekahוְרִבְקָ֣ה (wə·riḇ·qāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7259: Rebekah -- wife of Isaac was listening שֹׁמַ֔עַת (šō·ma·‘aṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to what Isaac יִצְחָ֔ק (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah told בְּדַבֵּ֣ר (bə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue his son בְּנ֑וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son Esau. עֵשָׂ֖ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac So when Esau עֵשָׂו֙ (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac went וַיֵּ֤לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk into the field הַשָּׂדֶ֔ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land to hunt לָצ֥וּד (lā·ṣūḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6679: To lie alongside, to catch an animal, to victual game צַ֖יִד (ṣa·yiḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6718: The chase, game, lunch [and] bring [it back], לְהָבִֽיא׃ (lə·hā·ḇî) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Additonal Resources Genesis 27:5 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 27:5 Bible Gateway Genesis 27:5 Bible.com Genesis 27:5 NIV |
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