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Genesis 27:1
New English Translation
Genesis 27:1
New English Translation
Jacob Cheats Esau out of the Blessing
27 When[a] Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he was almost blind,[b] he called his older[c] son Esau and said to him, “My son!” “Here I am!” Esau[d] replied.
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- Genesis 27:1 tn The clause begins with the temporal indicator (“and it happened”), making it subordinate to the main clause that follows later in the sentence.
- Genesis 27:1 tn Heb “and his eyes were weak from seeing.”
- Genesis 27:1 tn Heb “greater” (in terms of age).
- Genesis 27:1 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Esau) is specified in the translation for clarity.
Genesis 27:1
New International Version
Genesis 27:1
New International Version
27 When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see,(A) he called for Esau his older son(B) and said to him, “My son.”
“Here I am,” he answered.
创世记 27:1
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创世记 27:1
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