Genesis 26:27
Genesis 26:27 in Multiple Translations
“Why have you come to me?” Isaac asked them. “You hated me and sent me away.”
And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you?
And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore are ye come unto me, seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you?
And Isaac said to them, Why have you come to me, seeing that in your hate for me you sent me away from you?
“Why have you come to see me?” Isaac asked them. “Previously you hated me and told me to leave!”
To whom Izhak sayd, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate mee and haue put mee away from you?
and Isaac saith unto them, 'Wherefore have ye come unto me, and ye have hated me, and ye send me away from you?'
Isaac said to them, “Why have you come to me, since you hate me, and have sent me away from you?”
And Isaac said to them, Why come ye to me, seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you?
Isaac said to them: Why are ye come to me, a man whom you hate, and have thrust out from you?
Isaac asked them, “You ◄acted in a hostile way toward me/treated me like an enemy► before, and sent me away. So why have you come to me now?”
When Isaac saw Abimelek and the 2 other men, he was shocked, and he said, “You told me to leave your country, so I know you hate me. So why did you come here to talk to me?”
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 26:27
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Genesis 26:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
אֲלֵ/הֶם֙
יִצְחָ֔ק
מַדּ֖וּעַ
בָּאתֶ֣ם
אֵלָ֑/י
וְ/אַתֶּם֙
שְׂנֵאתֶ֣ם
אֹתִ֔/י
וַ/תְּשַׁלְּח֖וּ/נִי
מֵ/אִתְּ/כֶֽם
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֲלֵ/הֶם֙
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
יִצְחָ֔ק
Yitschâq
H3327
Isaac
N-proper
מַדּ֖וּעַ
maddûwaʻ
H4069
why?
Part
בָּאתֶ֣ם
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
אֵלָ֑/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וְ/אַתֶּם֙
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
שְׂנֵאתֶ֣ם
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
אֹתִ֔/י
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וַ/תְּשַׁלְּח֖וּ/נִי
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-2mp | Suff
מֵ/אִתְּ/כֶֽם
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 26:27
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֲלֵ/הֶם֙
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יִצְחָ֔ק
Yitschâq
H3327
"Isaac"
N-proper
Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, means 'he laughs' and is the father of Esau and Israel. He is first mentioned in Genesis 17:19. Isaac is a key figure in the Bible, playing a role in the patriarchal stories.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.17.19; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Sarah (H8283); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); married to Rebekah (H7259); father of: Esau (H6215) and Israel (H3478) § Isaac = "he laughs" son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Isaac. Compare H3446 (יִשְׂחָק). See also: Genesis 17:19; Genesis 27:30; 2 Chronicles 30:6.
מַדּ֖וּעַ
maddûwaʻ
H4069
"why?"
Part
This Hebrew word is used to ask questions like why or how, seeking to understand the reason behind something. It appears in various forms in the Bible, often in contexts of inquiry or curiosity.
Definition: why?, on what account?, wherefore?
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: how, wherefore, why. See also: Genesis 26:27; 2 Kings 8:12; Isaiah 5:4.
בָּאתֶ֣ם
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֵלָ֑/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
וְ/אַתֶּם֙
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
שְׂנֵאתֶ֣ם
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
אֹתִ֔/י
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
וַ/תְּשַׁלְּח֖וּ/נִי
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-2mp | Suff
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
מֵ/אִתְּ/כֶֽם
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
Study Notes — Genesis 26:27
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- Context
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- Genesis 26:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 26:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 26:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 26:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 26:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 26:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 26:27
- Sermons on Genesis 26:27
Context — Isaac’s Covenant with Abimelech
25So Isaac built an altar there and called on the name of the LORD, and he pitched his tent there. His servants also dug a well there.
26Later, Abimelech came to Isaac from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army.
27“Why have you come to me?” Isaac asked them. “You hated me and sent me away.”
28“We can plainly see that the LORD has been with you,” they replied. “We recommend that there should now be an oath between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you 29that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only good to you, sending you on your way in peace. And now you are blessed by the LORD.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 26:16 | Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Depart from us, for you are much too powerful for us.” |
| 2 | Judges 11:7 | Jephthah replied to the elders of Gilead, “Did you not hate me and expel me from my father’s house? Why then have you come to me now, when you are in distress?” |
| 3 | Acts 7:14 | Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. |
| 4 | Acts 7:35 | This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. |
| 5 | Revelation 3:9 | Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you. |
| 6 | Acts 7:9 | Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him |
| 7 | Acts 7:27 | But the man who was abusing his neighbor pushed Moses aside and said, ‘Who made you ruler and judge over us? |
| 8 | Genesis 26:14 | He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him. |
Genesis 26:27 Summary
[In Genesis 26:27, Isaac is asking Abimelech why he has come to visit him, after Abimelech had previously sent Isaac away. This shows that Isaac is a honest and direct person who is not afraid to speak his mind. As Christians, we can learn from Isaac's example and strive to be honest and open in our own relationships, just like it says in Ephesians 4:25. We should also consider how we can practice forgiveness, as Isaac is doing in this verse, and seek to reconcile with those who have wronged us, as seen in Matthew 5:23-24.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Isaac ask Abimelech why he came to him?
Isaac asked Abimelech why he came to him because Abimelech had previously hated and sent Isaac away, as stated in Genesis 26:27, and Isaac was likely wondering what had changed to prompt this visit.
What can we learn from Isaac's response to Abimelech?
We can learn from Isaac's response that honesty and openness are important in our interactions with others, as seen in Genesis 26:27, and that we should not be afraid to express our feelings and concerns, just as Isaac did, and also look to verses like Ephesians 4:32 for guidance on how to communicate with others.
How does this verse relate to the concept of forgiveness?
This verse relates to the concept of forgiveness because Isaac is essentially asking Abimelech why he is coming to him now, after previously rejecting him, which requires Isaac to consider forgiveness, as seen in Matthew 6:14-15, and to think about how he will respond to Abimelech's overture.
What does this verse reveal about Isaac's character?
This verse reveals that Isaac is a honest and direct person, as seen in Genesis 26:27, and that he is not afraid to speak his mind and express his feelings, which is a characteristic that is also seen in other biblical leaders, such as David in Psalms 51:4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt hated or rejected by others, and how did I respond to those situations?
- How can I apply Isaac's example of honesty and openness in my own relationships with others?
- What are some ways that I can practice forgiveness, as Isaac is considering in this verse, and how can I seek forgiveness when I have wronged others?
- How can I cultivate a spirit of humility and openness, like Isaac, when interacting with people who may have previously wronged me?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 26:27
And Isaac said unto them, wherefore come ye to me,.... What is the meaning of this visit? what has brought you hither? it cannot be from affection and friendship to me: seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 26:27
Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army. Then Abimelech went to him.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 26:27
Genesis 26:27 And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you?Ver. 27. Wherefore come ye to me?] Here was his magnanimity and his modesty both, in expostulating the wrongs they had done unto him. He could not but be sensible of their discourtesies, though he dissembled them. A sheep feels the bite of a dog, as well as a swine, though she make no such noise. Isaac having now a fit opportunity, gives them the telling of it: and "how forcible are right words"! There is a real confutation of injuries: and we should consult, whether, in such a case, it be best to deal with the wrongdoers, at all, by words. God’ s way is by works: and he must get an Isaac-like temperance and prudence, that thinks himself able to convince them by reason, and to set them down.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 26:27
(27) Wherefore come ye to me?—Isaac’s return had brought matters to a crisis, and the king must now decide whether there was to be peace or war.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 26:27
Verse 27. Seeing ye hate me] He was justified in thinking thus, because if they did not injure him, they had connived at their servants doing it.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 26:27
27. Wherefore come ye — Isaac receives them coldly, as well he might after their breach of an old treaty of peace with his father.
Sermons on Genesis 26:27
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Apostolic Commission by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not panicking or feeling overwhelmed when trying to understand the message of God. He encourages the audience to take what |
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God's Man by Francois Carr | This sermon focuses on the transformation and journey of Moses, drawing parallels to personal experiences and the need for surrender, faith, and trust in God. It emphasizes the imp |
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Homily 17 on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the life of Moses, highlighting how God raised him up as a ruler and deliverer despite the rejection and disobedience of the Israelites. He emphasize |
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Wrong Revival Principles - Part 2 by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of receiving new revelations from God through impressions or signs. He argues that if a person receives a strong impression or si |
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The Candlestick - Philadelphia by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of relying on God's strength rather than our own. He uses the example of Jesus carrying his cross to illustrate this point. T |
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(Fury of Fire) 12 - the Mark of God or the Mark of the Beast by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of shepherds in the church who are not fulfilling their role of feeding the flock. He emphasizes the importance of practicing the t |
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The Jews Had Rule Over Them That Hated Them. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the impending reversal of power where the current rulers, who oppose God's people, will be overthrown. He draws parallels between the historical plight of the |