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Genesis 27:18

What does Genesis 27:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:18 means

Jacob's initial approach to his father and Isaac's immediate question, "who art thou, my son?" reveal Isaac's confusion and suspicion, despite his blindness. The question highlights the effectiveness of the disguise in some ways, but also the recognizable difference in Jacob's voice. This moment immediately establishes the tension and the need for Jacob to employ verbal deception, demonstrating that the physical disguise alone is not enough.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he came to his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I: who are you, my son?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he cometh in unto his father, and saith, `My father;' and he saith, `Here <FI>am<Fi> I; who <FI>art<Fi> thou, my son?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Which when he had carried in, he said: My father? But he answered: I hear. Who art thou, my son?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he came to his father, and said, My father! And he said, Here am I: who art thou, my son?

Context

This verse initiates the direct confrontation between Jacob and Isaac, immediately after Jacob has been fully prepared by Rebekah. Isaac's questioning "who art thou, my son?" reveals his initial uncertainty and sets the stage for Jacob's first lie. This is a crucial interaction as it shows the immediate challenge to the disguise and Jacob's need to quickly deceive his father vocally.

v.17and she gave the savory food and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.

v.18This passage

v.19And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy first-born; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me.

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