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Genesis 27:30

What does Genesis 27:30 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:30 means

This verse highlights the intense irony and unfortunate timing of Esau's return. The immediate departure of Jacob and the simultaneous arrival of Esau create a dramatic literary device. The phrase "scarcely gone out" emphasizes the narrow window of time between the deception's completion and its imminent discovery. This moment sets the stage for the raw emotion and conflict that will consume the family.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when Isaac had come to the end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob had not long gone away from Isaac his father, Esau came in from the field.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And it cometh to pass, as Isaac hath finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob is only just going out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother hath come in from his hunting;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Isaac had scarce ended his words, when, Jacob being now gone out abroad, Esau came,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And it came to pass when Isaac had ended blessing Jacob, and when Jacob was only just gone out from Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came from his hunting.

Context

This verse marks the dramatic shift in the narrative, immediately following the completion of Jacob's blessing. Esau's arrival at this precise moment is crucial, creating the immediate conflict and leading directly to the unraveling of the deception. It begins the second major sequence of events, focusing on Esau's reaction and Isaac's profound shock.

v.29Let peoples serve thee, And nations bow down to thee: Be lord over thy brethren, And let thy mother’s sons bow down to thee: Cursed be every one that curseth thee, And blessed be every one that blesseth thee.

v.30This passage

v.31And he also made savory food, and brought it unto his father; and he said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son’s venison, that thy soul may bless me.

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