Genesis 27:33
What does Genesis 27:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 27:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Genesis 27:33 means
Isaac's physical reaction to the revelation, "trembled very exceedingly," conveys the depth of his shock, grief, and perhaps even anger at the profound deception. His repeated question, "Who then is he that hath taken venison...and have blessed him?" shows his desperate attempt to grasp the reality of the situation. Despite the betrayal, his declaration, "yea, and he shall be blessed," reveals the irrevocable nature of the patriarchal blessing, even if obtained through guile, affirming divine providence in shaping Jacob's destiny.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And in great fear Isaac said, Who then is he who got meat and put it before me, and I took it all before you came, and gave him a blessing, and his it will be?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Isaac trembleth a very great trembling, and saith, `Who, now, <FI>is<Fi> he who hath provided provision, and bringeth in to me, and I eat of all before thou comest in, and I bless him? --yea, blessed is he.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Isaac was struck with fear, and astonished exceedingly; and wondering beyond what can be believed, said: Who is he then that even now brought me venison that he had taken, and I ate of all before thou camest? and I have blessed him, and he shall be blessed.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Then Isaac trembled with exceeding great trembling, and said, Who was he, then, that hunted venison and brought [it] to me? And I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him; also blessed he shall be.
Context
This verse describes Isaac's powerful physical and emotional reaction, immediately after the truth of the deception is revealed. His trembling and profound questioning underscore the gravity of the betrayal. Isaac's firm declaration that the blessing stands, despite the deceit, sets the stage for Esau's bitter lament and the lasting consequences of Jacob's actions.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 28:3
And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a company of peoples;
- Romans 11:29
For the gifts and the calling of God are not repented of.
- John 10:10
The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
- Job 37:1
Yea, at this my heart trembleth, And is moved out of its place.
- Ephesians 1:3
Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ:
- Hebrews 11:20
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
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