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Genesis 27:10

What does Genesis 27:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:10 means

Rebekah articulates the ultimate goal of her scheme: that Jacob, by bringing the food, will receive the intended patriarchal blessing from his father before Isaac's death. This verse clearly outlines the objective of the deception, which is to circumvent Isaac's plan to bless Esau and ensure that Jacob receives the spiritual and authoritative inheritance. It highlights the strategic nature of their actions.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, so that he may bless thee before his death.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, and that he may bless thee before his death.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, so that he may bless thee before his death.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And you will take it to him, so that he may have a good meal and give you his blessing before his death.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and thou hast taken in to thy father, and he hath eaten, so that his soul doth bless thee before his death.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Which when thou hast brought in, and he hath eaten, he may bless thee before he die.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And thou shalt bring [it] to thy father, that he may eat, in order that he may bless thee before his death.

Context

This verse logically concludes Rebekah's presentation of the plan to Jacob, stating the desired outcome of the deception. It serves as the motivator for Jacob, directly following the specific instructions for procuring the goats. Jacob's subsequent concern about being discovered is a direct response to the implications of fulfilling this very objective.

v.9Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savory food for thy father, such as he loveth:

v.10This passage

v.11And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man.

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