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Genesis 27:19

What does Genesis 27:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:19 means

Jacob's response is a direct and bold lie, claiming the identity of Esau, his firstborn. He then falsely states that he has fulfilled Isaac's request. His urgent plea, "arise, I pray thee, sit and eat... that thy soul may bless me," clearly articulates his purpose in this deception: to receive the patriarchal blessing. This verse underscores the audacious nature of Jacob's deceit, driven by a desire for the inheritance.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And 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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Jacob said, I am Esau, your oldest son; I have done as you said: come now, be seated and take of my meat, so that you may give me a blessing.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jacob saith unto his father, `I <FI>am<Fi> Esau thy first-born; I have done as thou hast spoken unto me; rise, I pray thee, sit, and eat of my provision, so that thy soul doth bless me.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jacob said: I am Esau, thy firstborn: I have done as thou didst command me: arise, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jacob said to his father, I am Esau, thy firstborn. I have done according as thou didst say to me. Arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, in order that thy soul may bless me.

Context

This verse is Jacob's direct and deceptive answer to Isaac's inquiry, immediately following Isaac's questioning of his identity. It delivers the core lie of the narrative, establishing Jacob's false persona. Isaac's subsequent question about finding the venison so quickly arises directly from this claim, showing Isaac's continued suspicion despite Jacob's assertion.

v.18And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son?

v.19This passage

v.20And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because Jehovah thy God sent me good speed.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Kings 13:18

    And he said unto him, I also am a prophet as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of Jehovah, saying, Bring him back with thee into thy house, that he may eat bread and drink water. But he lied unto him.

  • Isaiah 28:15

    Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:

  • Zechariah 13:3

    And it shall come to pass that, when any shall yet prophesy, then his father and his mother that begat him shall say unto him, Thou shalt not live; for thou speakest lies in the name of Jehovah; and his father and his mother that begat him shall thrust him through when he prophesieth.

  • Matthew 26:70

    But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

  • Genesis 29:23

    And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.

  • Genesis 25:25

    And the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

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