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Genesis 27:28-30
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Genesis 27:28-30
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
28 May God give you of the dew of heaven
and of the fatness of the earth
and plenty of grain and wine.(A)
29 Let peoples serve you
and nations bow down to you.
Be lord over your brothers,
and may your mother’s sons bow down to you.
Cursed be everyone who curses you,
and blessed be everyone who blesses you!”(B)
Esau’s Lost Blessing
30 As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, when Jacob had scarcely gone out from the presence of his father Isaac, his brother Esau came in from his hunting.
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Genesis 27:28-30
New International Version
Genesis 27:28-30
New International Version
28 May God give you heaven’s dew(A)
and earth’s richness(B)—
an abundance of grain(C) and new wine.(D)
29 May nations serve you
and peoples bow down to you.(E)
Be lord over your brothers,
and may the sons of your mother bow down to you.(F)
May those who curse you be cursed
and those who bless you be blessed.(G)”
30 After Isaac finished blessing him, and Jacob had scarcely left his father’s presence, his brother Esau came in from hunting.
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