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Genesis 27:32

What does Genesis 27:32 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:32 means

Isaac's question, "Who art thou?" indicates his utter bewilderment and the dawning realization that he has been deceived. Esau's straightforward reply, "I am thy son, thy first-born, Esau," shatters Isaac's carefully constructed reality. This moment is the revelation, the point where the truth begins to unravel, exposing the depth of the betrayal and setting the stage for Isaac's profound emotional response.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy first-born, Esau.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy first-born, Esau.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Isaac his father said to him, Who are you? And he said, I am your oldest son, Esau.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Isaac his father saith to him, `Who <FI>art<Fi> thou?' and he saith, `I <FI>am<Fi> thy son, thy first-born, Esau;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Isaac said to him: Why! who art thou? He answered: I am thy firstborn son, Esau.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Isaac his father said to him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn, Esau.

Context

This verse presents the immediate and shocking confrontation of the truth, following Esau's presentation of the venison. Isaac's question reveals his sudden confusion, and Esau's answer provides the undeniable proof of the deception. This critical exchange directly leads to Isaac's overwhelming trembling and the full exposure of Jacob's deceit.

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.

v.32This passage

v.33And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who then is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.

Cross references

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

  • Genesis 27:18

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

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