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Genesis 27:45

What does Genesis 27:45 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:45 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:45 means

Rebekah reiterates her hope for Esau's anger to eventually dissipate, allowing him to "forget that which thou hast done to him." Her plan is for a temporary separation, after which she intends to send for Jacob. Her concluding question, "why should I be bereaved of you both in one day?" reveals her deep maternal fear of losing both sons—Jacob to Esau's vengeance, and Esau to judgment for fratricide—underscoring the catastrophic potential of the conflict.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

until 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?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Until 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 deprived also of you both in one day?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

until 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?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Till the memory of what you have done to him is past and he is no longer angry: then I will send word for you to come back; are the two of you to be taken from me in one day?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

till thy brother's anger turn back from thee, and he hath forgotten that which thou hast done to him, and I have sent and taken thee from thence; why am I bereaved even of you both the same day?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And his indignation cease, and he forget the things thou hast done to him: afterwards I will send, and bring thee from thence hither. Why shall I be deprived of both my sons in one day?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget what thou hast done to him; then I will send and fetch thee thence. Why should I be bereaved even of you both in one day?

Context

This verse concludes Rebekah's rationale for Jacob's temporary flight, building on her hope for Esau's anger to subside. Her concern about losing both sons powerfully motivates her actions, immediately preceding her conversation with Isaac to secure his approval for Jacob's departure. This is a crucial link, showing her strategic thinking not just for Jacob's safety, but for the entire family's preservation.

v.44and tarry with him a few days, until thy brother’s fury turn away;

v.45This passage

v.46And Rebekah said to Isaac, I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob take a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these, of the daughters of the land, what good shall my life do me?

Cross references

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

  • James 4:13

    Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain:

  • Genesis 9:5

    And surely your blood, the blood of your lives, will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it: and at the hand of man, even at the hand of every man’s brother, will I require the life of man.

  • Genesis 27:35

    And he said, Thy brother came with guile, and hath taken away thy blessing.

  • Acts 28:4

    And when the barbarians saw the venomous creature hanging from his hand, they said one to another, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped from the sea, yet Justice hath not suffered to live.

  • Proverbs 19:21

    There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

  • Lamentations 3:37

    Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?

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