Genesis 27:36-38
1599 Geneva Bible
36 Then he said, Was he not justly called [a]Jacob? for he hath deceived me these two times: he took my birthright, and lo, now hath he taken my blessing. Also he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?
37 Then Isaac answered, and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him [b]thy lord, and all his brethren have I made his servants: and with wheat and wine have I furnished him, and unto thee now what shall I do, my son?
38 Then Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, [c]even me, also my father: and Esau lifted up his voice, and (A)wept.
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- Genesis 27:36 In Gen. 25, he was so called because he held his brother by the heel, as though he would overthrow him: and therefore he is here called an overthrower, or deceiver.
- Genesis 27:37 For Isaac did this as he was the minister and Prophet of God.
- Genesis 27:38 Or, I am also (thy son).
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