Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Bring me some game and prepare me some tasty food to eat, so that I may give you my blessing in the presence of the LORD before I die.’ New Living Translation ‘Bring me some wild game and prepare me a delicious meal. Then I will bless you in the LORD’s presence before I die.’ English Standard Version ‘Bring me game and prepare for me delicious food, that I may eat it and bless you before the LORD before I die.’ Berean Standard Bible ‘Bring me some game and prepare me a tasty dish to eat, so that I may bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’ Berean Literal Bible ‘Bring me game and make for me savory foods, and I will eat and bless you before YHWH before my death.’ King James Bible Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death. New King James Version ‘Bring me game and make savory food for me, that I may eat it and bless you in the presence of the LORD before my death.’ New American Standard Bible ‘Bring me some game and prepare a delicious meal for me, so that I may eat, and bless you in the presence of the LORD before my death.’ NASB 1995 Bring me some game and prepare a savory dish for me, that I may eat, and bless you in the presence of the LORD before my death.’ NASB 1977 ‘Bring me some game and prepare a savory dish for me, that I may eat, and bless you in the presence of the LORD before my death.’ Legacy Standard Bible ‘Bring me some game and prepare a savory dish for me, that I may eat and bless you in the presence of Yahweh before my death.’ Amplified Bible ‘Bring me some game and make me a savory and delicious dish [of meat], so that I may eat it, and declare my blessing on you in the presence of the LORD before my death.’ Berean Annotated Bible ‘Bring me some game and prepare me a tasty dish to eat, so that I may bless you in the presence of the LORD {YHWH} before I die. Christian Standard Bible ‘Bring me game and make a delicious meal for me to eat so that I can bless you in the LORD’s presence before I die.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Bring me the game and make a delicious meal for me to eat so that I can bless you in the LORD’s presence before I die.’ American Standard Version Bring me venison, and make me savory food, that I may eat, and bless thee before Jehovah before my death. Contemporary English Version to kill a wild animal and cook some tasty food for him before he dies. Your father said this because he wants to bless your brother with the LORD as his witness. English Revised Version Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said, 'Bring me some wild game, and prepare a good-tasting meal for me to eat so that I will bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.' Good News Translation 'Bring me an animal and cook it for me. After I have eaten it, I will give you my blessing in the presence of the LORD before I die.' International Standard Version Bring me some game and then prepare some food for me so I can eat and bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.' NET Bible Bring me some wild game and prepare for me some tasty food. Then I will eat it and bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.' New Heart English Bible Bring me a wild animal and prepare for me some tasty food, that I may eat it and bless you in my presence before my death.' Webster's Bible Translation Bring me venison, and make me savory meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD, before my death. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible‘Bring me some game and prepare me a tasty dish to eat, so that I may bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’ World English Bible ‘Bring me venison, and make me savory food, that I may eat, and bless you before Yahweh before my death.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBring game for me, and make tasteful things for me, and I eat, and bless you before YHWH before my death. Berean Literal Bible ‘Bring me game and make for me savory foods, and I will eat and bless you before YHWH before my death.’ Young's Literal Translation Bring for me provision, and make for me tasteful things, and I do eat, and bless thee before Jehovah before my death. Smith's Literal Translation Bring to me a hunting, and make for me dainties, and eating, and I will praise thee before Jehovah, before my death. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBring me of thy hunting, and make me meats that I may eat, and bless thee in the sight of the Lord, before I die. Catholic Public Domain Version ‘Bring to me from your hunting, and make me foods, so that I may eat and bless you in the sight of the Lord before I die.’ New American Bible ‘Bring me some game and prepare a dish for me to eat, that I may bless you with the LORD’s approval before I die.’ New Revised Standard Version ‘Bring me game, and prepare for me savory food to eat, that I may bless you before the LORD before I die.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBring me game, and make me stewed meat, that I may eat and bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated ‘Bring to me game and make stew for me and I shall eat and I shall bless you in the presence of LORD JEHOVAH before my death.’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Bring me venison, and make me savoury food, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death. Brenton Septuagint Translation Bring me venison, and prepare me meats, that I may eat and bless thee before the Lord before I die. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob's Deception…6Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “Behold, I overheard your father saying to your brother Esau, 7‘Bring me some game and prepare me a tasty dish to eat, so that I may bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’ 8Now, my son, listen to my voice and do exactly as I tell you.… Cross References ‘Bring me some game Proverbs 12:27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. 1 Samuel 26:20 So do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of the LORD. For the king of Israel has come out to look for a flea, like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.” Genesis 10:9 He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; so it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD.” and prepare me a tasty dish to eat, 2 Samuel 13:5 Jonadab told him, “Lie down on your bed and pretend you are ill. When your father comes to see you, say to him, ‘Please let my sister Tamar come and give me something to eat. Let her prepare it in my sight so I may watch her and eat it from her hand.’” Genesis 18:6-8 So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” / Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. / Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate. 1 Kings 17:13-14 “Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, / for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” so that I may bless you Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future. Genesis 48:9 Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.” Genesis 49:28 These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing. in the presence of the LORD Deuteronomy 12:7 There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. Deuteronomy 16:11 and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. Deuteronomy 14:26 Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household. before I die.’ Genesis 50:24 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” 1 Kings 2:1-2 As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. Deuteronomy 31:14 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting. Genesis 25:23 and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.” Treasury of Scripture Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless you before the LORD before my death. before the. Deuteronomy 33:1 And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death. Joshua 6:26 And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it. 1 Samuel 24:19 For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day. Jump to Previous Bless Blessing Death Die Dish Eat Food Full Game Good Meal Meat Prepare Presence Provision Savory Savoury Tasteful Tasty VenisonJump to Next Bless Blessing Death Die Dish Eat Food Full Game Good Meal Meat Prepare Presence Provision Savory Savoury Tasteful Tasty VenisonGenesis 27 1. Isaac sends Esau for venison.6. Rebekah instructs Jacob to obtain the blessing. 14. Jacob, feigning to be Esau, obtains it. 30. Esau brings venison. 33. Isaac trembles. 34. Esau complains, and by importunity obtains a blessing. 41. He threatens Jacob's life. 42. Rebekah disappoints him, by sending Jacob away. Bring me some game This phrase reflects the cultural practices of the time, where hunting was a common means of obtaining food. Esau, known for his skills as a hunter, is asked by Isaac to bring him game. This request highlights the patriarchal tradition of the firstborn receiving a blessing, which was often associated with a meal or sacrifice. The act of hunting and preparing game also symbolizes the effort and skill required to obtain a blessing, paralleling the spiritual pursuit of God's favor. and prepare me a tasty dish to eat so that I may bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaacThe patriarch of the family, Isaac is the son of Abraham and the father of Esau and Jacob. In this chapter, he intends to bless his elder son, Esau, before his death. 2. Esau The elder son of Isaac, known for his skill in hunting. He is the intended recipient of Isaac's blessing, which was a significant event in the Hebrew tradition. 3. Jacob The younger son of Isaac, who, with the help of his mother Rebekah, deceives Isaac to receive the blessing meant for Esau. 4. Rebekah The wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob. She plays a crucial role in the deception of Isaac to ensure Jacob receives the blessing. 5. The Blessing A significant event in the Hebrew tradition, where the patriarch would confer favor and prophetic words over his children, often determining the future leadership and inheritance within the family. Teaching Points The Importance of Spiritual DiscernmentIsaac's intention to bless Esau, despite God's earlier revelation to Rebekah, highlights the need for spiritual discernment and alignment with God's will. The Consequences of Deception Jacob and Rebekah's deception, though it achieved the desired outcome, led to long-term family strife and separation, teaching us that deceit can have lasting negative consequences. God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility While God's purposes ultimately prevail, the actions of individuals still carry weight and consequences. We must strive to align our actions with God's revealed will. The Value of a Blessing In the biblical context, a blessing was more than words; it was a prophetic declaration of God's favor and purpose. We should seek to understand and value the spiritual blessings God offers us. The Role of Parental Influence Rebekah's influence on Jacob's actions shows the significant impact parents can have on their children's spiritual and moral decisions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 27:7?2. How does Genesis 27:7 illustrate the consequences of deceit in family relationships? 3. What role does obedience play in the events of Genesis 27:7? 4. How does Genesis 27:7 connect with the theme of blessing in Genesis? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Genesis 27:7 to our family dynamics? 6. What does Genesis 27:7 teach about the importance of integrity in God's plan? 7. Why did Isaac intend to bless Esau instead of Jacob in Genesis 27:7? 8. How does Genesis 27:7 reflect the theme of deception in the Bible? 9. What does Genesis 27:7 reveal about family dynamics in biblical times? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 27? 11. How do we reconcile Stephen's claim in Acts 7:14 that 75 people entered Egypt with Genesis 46:27, which specifies only 70? 12. How many people were in Jacob's family in Egypt? (Genesis 46:27 vs. Acts 7:14) 13. How many members of the house of Jacob came to Egypt? Seventy souls (Genesis 4 - 27) Seventy-five souls (Acts 7:14) 14. Proverbs 20:27 claims 'the spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord'--how can this be reconciled with scientific understandings of human consciousness? What Does Genesis 27:7 Mean Bring me some gameIsaac’s request begins with a practical call to Esau’s strongest skill—hunting (Genesis 25:27). • The patriarch is not merely hungry; he is engaging the son he favors, reinforcing relationship through shared activity (Genesis 25:28). • The act pictures provision for a household; just as God provided the ram for Abraham (Genesis 22:13-14), Esau is to provide for his father. • Hunting also prefigures the cost connected to blessing—blood is shed, life is taken, pointing forward to sacrificial themes (Leviticus 17:11). and prepare me a tasty dish to eat Isaac desires a specific, flavorful meal, linking blessing with a moment of fellowship. • Meals in Scripture frequently precede covenant moments (Genesis 18:6-8 with Abraham; Luke 22:19-20 at the Lord’s Supper). • Taste and satisfaction highlight the goodness of God’s gifts (Psalm 34:8), underscoring that physical enjoyment is compatible with spiritual purpose. • The deliberate preparation underscores obedience—Esau must follow his father’s instructions precisely, echoing the pattern of careful obedience in Exodus 12:8-11. so that I may bless you The purpose of the hunt and meal is the conferral of a patriarchal blessing, carrying legal and spiritual weight. • A father’s spoken blessing establishes future destiny (Genesis 28:3-4; Hebrews 11:20). • The blessing transmits covenantal promises first given to Abraham (Genesis 12:2-3) and through Isaac (Genesis 26:3-5). • It distinguishes the chosen heir, foreshadowing God’s sovereign choices throughout Scripture (Romans 9:10-13). in the presence of the LORD before I die Isaac acknowledges God as witness and source of the blessing, while sensing the nearness of death (Genesis 27:2). • “In the presence of the LORD” signals sacred accountability; blessings invoked under divine gaze are irrevocable (Numbers 23:19-20). • Awareness of mortality presses Isaac to act promptly, paralleling Jacob’s later urgency in blessing Joseph’s sons (Genesis 48:1-2). • The scene reminds readers that life is brief and opportunities to impart faith must be seized (Psalm 90:12; James 4:14). summary Genesis 27:7 reveals a father’s heartfelt plan to secure God’s covenantal future for his son by means of a tangible act—hunting, cooking, sharing a meal—culminating in a spoken blessing uttered with God Himself as witness. Each phrase underscores provision, fellowship, authority, and eternal accountability, weaving together physical action and spiritual purpose to advance God’s redemptive promises. (7) Before the Lord (Jehovah).--Rebekah has been accused of inserting words which Isaac had not used; but it is unreasonable to suppose that more is recorded of Isaac's address to his son than the main sense. Still, these words had a meaning to Jacob which they did not bear to Esau. The latter cared for his father's blessing, partly from natural affection, but chiefly because of the temporal benefits connected with it. To Jacob its value consisted in the covenant between Jehovah and the family of Abraham.Hebrew ‘Bringהָבִ֨יאָה (hā·ḇî·’āh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go me some game צַ֛יִד (ṣa·yiḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6718: The chase, game, lunch and prepare וַעֲשֵׂה־ (wa·‘ă·śêh-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make me לִ֥י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew a tasty dish מַטְעַמִּ֖ים (maṭ·‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4303: Tasty or savory food, dainties to eat, וְאֹכֵ֑לָה (wə·’ō·ḵê·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 398: To eat so that I may bless you וַאֲבָרֶכְכָ֛ה (wa·’ă·ḇā·reḵ·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse in the presence לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face I die.’ מוֹתִֽי׃ (mō·w·ṯî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin Links Genesis 27:7 NIVGenesis 27:7 NLT Genesis 27:7 ESV Genesis 27:7 NASB Genesis 27:7 KJV Genesis 27:7 BibleApps.com Genesis 27:7 Biblia Paralela Genesis 27:7 Chinese Bible Genesis 27:7 French Bible Genesis 27:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 27:7 Bring me venison and make me savory (Gen. 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