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Genesis 27:44

What does Genesis 27:44 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:44 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:44 means

Rebekah specifies the duration of Jacob's exile: "a few days," until Esau's fury subsides. This suggests she believes Esau's anger is a temporary emotional outburst. This expectation, however, proves to be a miscalculation, as Jacob's absence stretches into decades. Her immediate concern is to allow time for the intense emotion to pass, hoping for reconciliation rather than a permanent separation.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and tarry with him a few days, until thy brother’s fury turn away;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And tarry with him a few days, until thy brother’s fury turn away;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and tarry with him a few days, until thy brother’s fury turn away;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And be there with him for a little time, till your brother's wrath is turned away;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and thou hast dwelt with him some days, till thy brother's fury turn back,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And thou shalt dwell with him a few days, till the wrath of thy brother be assuaged,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and abide with him some days, until thy brother's fury turn away —

Context

This verse details Rebekah's hopeful estimation of the duration of Jacob's exile, directly following her command for him to flee. This 'few days' expectation is important for understanding her mindset, and it directly sets up the continuing explanation of why Jacob needs to leave, outlining the conditions for his safe return.

v.43Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

v.44This passage

v.45until thy brother’s anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done to him: then I will send, and fetch thee from thence: why should I be bereaved of you both in one day?

Cross references

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

  • Genesis 31:41

    These twenty years have I been in thy house; I served thee fourteen years for thy two daughters, and six years for thy flock: and thou hast changed my wages ten times.

  • Genesis 31:38

    These twenty years have I been with thee; thy ewes and thy she-goats have not cast their young, and the rams of thy flocks have I not eaten.

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