Genesis 27:3
Genesis 27:3 in Multiple Translations
Take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me.
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me venison;
So take your arrows and your bow and go out to the field and get meat for me;
So please take your bow and arrows and go hunting in the countryside for some meat for me.
Wherefore nowe, I pray thee take thine instruments, thy quiuer and thy bowe, and get thee to the fielde, that thou mayest take mee some venison.
and now, take up, I pray thee, thy instruments, thy quiver, and thy bow, and go out to the field, and hunt for me provision,
Now therefore, please take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field, and get me venison.
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;
Take thy arms, thy quiver, and bow, and go abroad: and when thou hast taken some thing by hunting,
Isaac said, “Listen to me. I am very old, and I do not know when I will die. So now take your bow and quiver full of arrows and go out into the countryside, and hunt for a wild animal for me.
You are my oldest son, so you will be the next leader for our family. I have to do a ceremony with you, to show that you will be the next leader. First, I want you to get your bow and arrows. Go out bush and kill a wild animal, then cook it and make some good food for me, just the way I like it. Then bring me that food, and I will eat it. Then I will do that ceremony with you, to show that you are the next leader for our family. I will ask God to be good to you as the next leader for our family. I have to do that ceremony before I die.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 27:3
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Genesis 27:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַתָּה֙
שָׂא
נָ֣א
כֵלֶ֔י/ךָ
תֶּלְיְ/ךָ֖
וְ/קַשְׁתֶּ֑/ךָ
וְ/צֵא֙
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֔ה
וְ/צ֥וּדָ/ה
לִּ֖/י
צידה
צָֽיִד
וְ/עַתָּה֙
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Conj | Adv
שָׂא
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
נָ֣א
nâʼ
H4994
please
Part
כֵלֶ֔י/ךָ
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp | Suff
תֶּלְיְ/ךָ֖
tᵉlîy
H8522
quiver
N-ms | Suff
וְ/קַשְׁתֶּ֑/ךָ
qesheth
H7198
bow
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וְ/צֵא֙
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֔ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Art | N-ms
וְ/צ֥וּדָ/ה
tsûwd
H6679
to hunt
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
לִּ֖/י
Prep | Suff
צידה
tsêydâh
H6720
provision
N-cs
צָֽיִד
tsêydâh
H6720
provision
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 27:3
וְ/עַתָּה֙
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Conj | Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
שָׂא
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
נָ֣א
nâʼ
H4994
"please"
Part
The Hebrew word 'nâ'' is used to express a polite request, like 'please' or 'I pray', and is often added to verbs to make them more polite. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Ezra's reading of the law to the people.
Definition: 1) I (we) pray, now, please 1a) used in entreaty or exhortation
Usage: Occurs in 374 OT verses. KJV: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh. See also: Genesis 12:11; Judges 4:19; 1 Kings 13:6.
כֵלֶ֔י/ךָ
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
תֶּלְיְ/ךָ֖
tᵉlîy
H8522
"quiver"
N-ms | Suff
A quiver is a container for arrows, often slung over the shoulder, used by warriors in biblical times. It is mentioned in the context of battle and hunting.
Definition: 1) quiver 1a) quiver (with its arrows) 1b) quiver (as hanging from shoulder)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: quiver. See also: Genesis 27:3.
וְ/קַשְׁתֶּ֑/ךָ
qesheth
H7198
"bow"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for bow refers to a weapon used for hunting or battle, but also symbolizes strength and is used to describe a rainbow. In the Bible, it appears in Genesis and other books. It represents power and beauty.
Definition: 1) bow 1a) bow (for hunting, battle) 1b) bowmen, archers 1c) bow (fig. of might) 1d) rainbow
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] arch(-er), [phrase] arrow, bow(-man, -shot). See also: Genesis 9:13; Psalms 44:7; Psalms 7:13.
וְ/צֵא֙
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֔ה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Art | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
וְ/צ֥וּדָ/ה
tsûwd
H6679
"to hunt"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To provision means to gather food and supplies for a journey, as in Genesis 45:23, where Jacob prepares for his trip to Egypt. It represents God's care for His people.
Definition: 1) to hunt 1a) (Qal) to hunt 1b) (Poel) to hunt, hunt eagerly or keenly
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: chase, hunt, sore, take (provision). See also: Genesis 27:3; Psalms 140:12; Proverbs 6:26.
לִּ֖/י
""
Prep | Suff
צידה
tsêydâh
H6720
"provision"
N-cs
This Hebrew word means food or provision, like the meat or victuals needed for a journey, as seen in biblical stories of travel and survival.
Definition: provision, food
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: meat, provision, venison, victuals. See also: Genesis 27:3; Joshua 9:5; Psalms 78:25.
צָֽיִד
tsêydâh
H6720
"provision"
N-cs
This Hebrew word means food or provision, like the meat or victuals needed for a journey, as seen in biblical stories of travel and survival.
Definition: provision, food
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: meat, provision, venison, victuals. See also: Genesis 27:3; Joshua 9:5; Psalms 78:25.
Study Notes — Genesis 27:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 27:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 27:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 27:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 27:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 27:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 27:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 27:3
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 27:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 27:3
- Sermons on Genesis 27:3
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.
4Then prepare a tasty dish that I love and bring it to me to eat, so that I may bless you before I die.” 5Now Rebekah was listening to what Isaac told his son Esau. So when Esau went into the field to hunt game and bring it back,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 25:27–28 | When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home. Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob. |
| 2 | Genesis 10:9 | He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; so it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD.” |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 6:12 | “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. |
Genesis 27:3 Summary
In this verse, Isaac is asking his son Esau to go hunt some food for him because he is old and weak. Isaac wants Esau to use his skills as a hunter to provide for him, just like we are called to use our skills and talents to serve others (as seen in Matthew 25:31-46). This verse reminds us to trust in God's plan and provision, rather than trying to take control of things ourselves (as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6). By trusting in God, we can use our daily activities to serve and bless others, just like Esau was asked to do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Isaac ask Esau to hunt and prepare game for him?
Isaac asked Esau to hunt and prepare game for him because he wanted to bless Esau before he died, as seen in Genesis 27:4, and this meal was a part of that blessing tradition, similar to the way Jesus shared a last meal with His disciples in John 13:1-30.
What is the significance of the quiver and bow in this verse?
The quiver and bow were Esau's hunting weapons, and Isaac's request for Esau to use them indicates that Isaac was asking Esau to use his skills as a hunter to provide for him, much like God provides for us as seen in Psalm 23:1-4.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of Genesis?
This verse is part of the story of Isaac's blessing of his sons, which is a key part of the larger story of God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 17:1-27.
What can we learn from Isaac's actions in this verse?
Isaac's actions in this verse show that he was trying to follow his own plans and desires, rather than seeking God's will, which can be a lesson to us to seek God's guidance in our decisions, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I try to take control of situations in my life, rather than trusting in God's plan?
- How can I use my skills and talents to serve others, just as Esau was asked to use his hunting skills to provide for his father?
- What are some things that I am trying to 'hunt' or achieve in my life, and how can I make sure that I am seeking God's guidance in those pursuits?
- How can I use my daily activities and tasks as opportunities to serve and bless others, just as Esau was asked to do in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 27:3
Now therefore, take, I pray thee, thy weapons,.... Or "thy vessels", or "instruments" (n), his instruments of hunting: as thy quiver and thy bow; the former is the vessel or instrument, in which
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 27:3
And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 27:3
Thy quiver, or, as the Chaldee and Hebrew doctors render it, thy sword; a weapon no less necessary for a hunter of beasts than a bow.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 27:3
Genesis 27:3 Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me [some] venison;Ver. 3. Take me some venison.] It is some blemish to holy Isaac, that he so favoured and loved Esau, and that because he did eat of his venison, or because venison was in his mouth. "All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under of any thing". It is a shame to a saint, to be a slave to his appetite, that it should be said of him, as it was of Epicurus, Dum palato quid sit optimum iudicat, coeli palatium suspexit. Ennius
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 27:3
(3) Thy quiver.—This word does not occur elsewhere, and is rendered in the Targum and Syriac a sword. As it is derived from a root signifying to hang, it probably means, like our word hanger, a sort of knife; but all that we can say for certain is that it was some sort of hunting implement. Take me some venison.—The Heb. is hunt me a hunting. “Venison,” the Latin venatio, means anything taken by hunting.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 27:3
Verse 3. Thy weapons] The original word כלי keley signifies vessels and instruments of any kind; and is probably used here for a hunting spear, javelin, sword, c. Quiver] תלי teli, from תלה talah, to hang or suspend. Had not the Septuagint translated the word φαρετραν, and the Vulgate pharetram, a quiver, I should rather have supposed some kind of shield was meant but either can be suspended on the arm or from the shoulder. Some think a sword is meant; and because the original signifies to hang or suspend, hence they think is derived our word hanger, so called because it is generally worn in a pendent posture; but the word hanger did not exist in our language previously to the Crusades, and we have evidently derived it from the Persian [Persian] khanjar, a poniard or dagger, the use of which, not only in battles, but in private assassinations, was well known.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 27:3
3. thy weapons] The quiver and bow are the huntsman’s weapons. Esau as “a man of the field” (Genesis 25:27) is to go out “to the field,” i.e. the open country. Targum of Onkelos, “thy sword and thy bow”; cf. Genesis 48:22.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 27:3
3. Take me some venison — Hebrews, Hunt for me a hunting. The word does not necessarily mean venison, but any kind of edible game taken by hunting. See Proverbs 12:27.
Sermons on Genesis 27:3
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Election and Reprobation #11 Concerning Jacob and Esau by John Calvin | In this sermon, John Calvin focuses on the story of Isaac and his blessing of his elder son. He emphasizes the frailty of human life and the constant presence of death, which shoul |
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(Genesis) Genesis 25:19-26 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Rebecca and her struggle with barrenness. He highlights the struggle between light and darkness, good and evil, and the spirit |
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(Genesis) Genesis 25:33-34 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob and Esau from the Bible. He highlights how Esau, without valuing his birthright, easily gives it up to Jacob in exchange |
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How to Cultivate the Holy Spirits Presence by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker criticizes a pastor who prioritizes watching a televised fight over a missionary convention. He emphasizes the importance of hungering for God and havin |
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(1 Corinthians) ch.6:7-6:20 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of avoiding not only sinful things but also unprofitable things in the Christian life. He specifically mentions the area of fo |
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Holy Harmony - Part 3 by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of character in relationships and marriage. He uses the example of a woman in the Bible who displayed qualities such as politen |
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(Basics) 69. Proving God's Perfect Will(2) by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a spiritually profitable and edifying life. He references 1 Corinthians 6:12 and 10:23, where Paul states that while |