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Genesis 27:5

What does Genesis 27:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:5 means

Rebekah's overhearing of Isaac's conversation with Esau is the pivotal moment that ignites the elaborate scheme. Her clandestine presence and acquisition of this information are crucial, as it provides her with the knowledge and opportunity to intervene. Esau's immediate departure to hunt confirms he is unaware of the impending deception and further sets the stage for Rebekah to put her plan into action, highlighting his innocent obedience.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Now Isaac's words to his son were said in Rebekah's hearing. Then Esau went out to get the meat.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Rebekah is hearkening while Isaac is speaking unto Esau his son; and Esau goeth to the field to hunt provision--to bring in;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when Rebecca had heard this, and he was gone into the field to fulfil his father's commandment,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Rebecca heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt venison, to bring it.

Context

Rebekah's action of listening in is the direct catalyst for the entire deception. This verse immediately follows Isaac's explicit declaration of his intention to bless Esau. Her overhearing and Esau's departure create the perfect window of opportunity for Rebekah to formulate and execute her deceptive plan with Jacob, moving the narrative from intention to action.

v.4and make me savory food, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.

v.5This passage

v.6And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,

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