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Genesis 27:2

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Berean Standard Bible

“Look,” said Isaac, “I am now old, and I do not know the day of my death.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death.

Bible in Basic English

And he said, See now, I am old, and my death may take place at any time:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And his father said to him: Thou seest that I am old, and know not the day of my death.

Free Bible Version

“I'm old now,” said Isaac, “I may die soon, who knows?

Geneva Bible 1599

Then he sayd, Beholde, I am nowe olde, and knowe not the day of my death:

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death:

One Unity Resource Bible

He said, “See now, I am old. I don’t know the day of my death.

Translation for Translators

and said to him, “My son?” Esau replied, “Here I am!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

He said, “See here, I am old. I do not know the day of my death.

Noah Webster Bible

And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death:

World English Bible

He said, “See now, I am old. I don’t know the day of my death.

Young's Literal Translation

And he saith, 'Lo, I pray thee, I have become aged, I have not known the day of my death;

Context

Isaac Blesses Jacob

¹When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see, he called his older son Esau and said to him, “My son.” “Here I am,” Esau replied.²“Look,” said Isaac, “I am now old, and I do not know the day of my death.³Take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me.

Summary

In Genesis 27:2, Isaac instructs his son Esau to prepare a meal so that he may bless him before he dies. This verse sets the stage for the deception orchestrated by Rebekah and Jacob to secure the blessing meant for Esau. It reveals the significance of the father's blessing in the culture of that time, highlighting the tension and familial dynamics within Isaac's household. The events that unfold from this instruction lead to consequences that shape the future of Jacob and Esau, illustrating the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of deceit.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

I know not the day of my death - From his present weakness he had reason to suppose that his death could not be at any great distance, and therefore would leave no act undone which he believed it his duty to perform. He who lives not in reference to eternity, lives not at all.

Genesis 27:2

Isaac Blesses Jacob

¹When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see, he called his older son Esau and said to him, “My son.” “Here I am,” Esau replied.²“Look,” said Isaac, “I am now old, and I do not know the day of my death.³Take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me.

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Berean Standard Bible

“Look,” said Isaac, “I am now old, and I do not know the day of my death.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death.

Bible in Basic English

And he said, See now, I am old, and my death may take place at any time:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And his father said to him: Thou seest that I am old, and know not the day of my death.

Free Bible Version

“I'm old now,” said Isaac, “I may die soon, who knows?

Geneva Bible 1599

Then he sayd, Beholde, I am nowe olde, and knowe not the day of my death:

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death:

One Unity Resource Bible

He said, “See now, I am old. I don’t know the day of my death.

Translation for Translators

and said to him, “My son?” Esau replied, “Here I am!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

He said, “See here, I am old. I do not know the day of my death.

Noah Webster Bible

And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death:

World English Bible

He said, “See now, I am old. I don’t know the day of my death.

Young's Literal Translation

And he saith, 'Lo, I pray thee, I have become aged, I have not known the day of my death;