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Genesis 27:24

What does Genesis 27:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:24 means

Despite the convincing touch, some lingering doubt remains for Isaac, prompting this final, direct question, "Art thou my very son Esau?" He seeks an unequivocal verbal affirmation. Jacob's simple, affirmative "I am" is a final and bold lie, sealing the deception. This moment underscores Jacob's unwavering commitment to the plan, even at the precipice of receiving the blessing.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he said, Are you truly my son Esau? And he said, I am.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and saith, `Thou art he--my son Esau?' and he saith, `I <FI>am<Fi> .'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He said: Art thou my son Esau? He answered: I am.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he said, Art thou really my son Esau? And he said, It is I.

Context

This verse presents Isaac's final verbal check, immediately after he has been convinced by the tactile disguise despite the voice. It shows his lingering, albeit weakened, suspicion. Jacob's definitive 'I am' is the last verbal hurdle, preparing the way for Isaac to fully proceed with the blessing, believing he is speaking to Esau.

v.23And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.

v.24This passage

v.25And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Samuel 27:10

    And Achish said, Against whom have ye made a raid to-day? And David said, Against the South of Judah, and against the South of the Jerahmeelites, and against the South of the Kenites.

  • 1 Samuel 21:2

    And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, The king hath commanded me a business, and hath said unto me, Let no man know anything of the business whereabout I send thee, and what I have commanded thee: and I have appointed the young men to such and such a place.

  • 1 Samuel 21:13

    And he changed his behavior before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard.

  • Proverbs 30:8

    Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:

  • Job 13:7

    Will ye speak unrighteously for God, And talk deceitfully for him?

  • Proverbs 12:22

    Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

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