Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Are you really my son Esau?” he asked. “I am,” he replied. New Living Translation “But are you really my son Esau?” he asked. “Yes, I am,” Jacob replied. English Standard Version He said, “Are you really my son Esau?” He answered, “I am.” Berean Standard Bible Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he replied, “I am.” King James Bible And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am. New King James Version Then he said, “Are you really my son Esau?” He said, “I am.” New American Standard Bible And he said, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he said, “I am.” NASB 1995 And he said, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he said, “I am.” NASB 1977 And he said, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he said, “I am.” Legacy Standard Bible And he said, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he said, “I am.” Amplified Bible But he said, “Are you really my son Esau?” Jacob answered, “I am.” Christian Standard Bible Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau? ” And he replied, “I am.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he replied, “I am.” American Standard Version And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am. Contemporary English Version Isaac asked, "Are you really my son Esau?" "Yes, I am," Jacob answered. English Revised Version And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Are you really my son Esau?" he asked him. "I am," Jacob answered. Good News Translation but asked again, "Are you really Esau?" "I am," he answered. International Standard Version He asked, "Are you really my son Esau?" "I am," Jacob replied. Majority Standard Bible Again he asked, ?Are you really my son Esau?? And he replied, ?I am.? NET Bible Then he asked, "Are you really my son Esau?" "I am," Jacob replied. New Heart English Bible He said, "Are you really my son Esau?" He said, "I am." Webster's Bible Translation And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am. World English Bible He said, “Are you really my son Esau?” He said, “I am.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand says, “You are he—my son Esau?” And he says, “I [am].” Young's Literal Translation and saith, 'Thou art he -- my son Esau?' and he saith, 'I am.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say, Thou this my son Esau? and he will say, I. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe said: Art thou my son Esau? He answered: I am. Catholic Public Domain Version he said, “Are you my son Esau?” He answered, “I am.” New American Bible Again Isaac said, “Are you really my son Esau?” And Jacob said, “I am.” New Revised Standard Version He said, “Are you really my son Esau?” He answered, “I am.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said, Are you my very son Esau? And Jacob said, I am. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said “Is this you, my son Esau?” and he said, “I am.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said: 'Art thou my very son Esau?' And he said: 'I am.' Brenton Septuagint Translation and he said, Art thou my son Esau? and he said, I am. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Isaac Blesses Jacob…23Isaac did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him. 24Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he replied, “I am.” 25“Serve me,” said Isaac, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; then he brought him wine, and he drank.… Cross References 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.” Genesis 25:27-34 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. / One day, while Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the field and was famished. ... Genesis 26:34-35 When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. / And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah. Genesis 28:1-4 So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. / “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. / May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples. ... Genesis 29:25 When morning came, there was Leah! “What have you done to me?” Jacob said to Laban. “Wasn’t it for Rachel that I served you? Why have you deceived me?” Genesis 32:28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.” Genesis 33:4 Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. Genesis 49:8-10 Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. / Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? / The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future. Romans 9:10-13 Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. / Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” ... Malachi 1:2-3 “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” Hosea 12:3-4 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God. / Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there— 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” 1 Kings 2:19 So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand. Psalm 105:9-10 the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: Treasury of Scripture And he said, Are you my very son Esau? And he said, I am. I am. 1 Samuel 21:2,13 And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, The king hath commanded me a business, and hath said unto me, Let no man know any thing of the business whereabout I send thee, and what I have commanded thee: and I have appointed my servants to such and such a place… 1 Samuel 27:10 And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites. 2 Samuel 14:5 And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, I am indeed a widow woman, and mine husband is dead. Jump to Previous Am' Esau ReallyJump to Next Am' Esau ReallyGenesis 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. Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau?” In this passage, Isaac is questioning Jacob, who is disguised as Esau. This moment is pivotal in the narrative of Jacob's deception to receive the blessing meant for Esau. Isaac's doubt suggests he is not fully convinced by Jacob's disguise, highlighting the tension and drama in the story. The repetition of the question underscores Isaac's uncertainty and the gravity of the blessing about to be given. This scene is set in the patriarchal period, where blessings were considered binding and prophetic, often determining the future of entire lineages. The cultural context of the time placed immense importance on the firstborn's blessing, which was both a spiritual and material inheritance. This moment also foreshadows the later struggles between the descendants of Jacob (Israel) and Esau (Edom). And he replied, “I am.” Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaacThe son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is the father of Esau and Jacob. In this passage, he is old and his eyesight is failing, making him vulnerable to deception. 2. Jacob The younger son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob is known for his cunning nature. In this event, he deceives his father Isaac to receive the blessing meant for his brother Esau. 3. Esau The elder twin brother of Jacob, Esau is a skilled hunter and Isaac's favored son. He is the rightful recipient of the blessing that Jacob seeks to obtain through deception. 4. Rebekah The wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob. She orchestrates the plan for Jacob to deceive Isaac and receive the blessing. 5. The Blessing A significant event in the patriarchal family, the blessing is a prophetic pronouncement of prosperity and leadership, traditionally given to the firstborn son. Teaching Points The Deceptive Nature of SinJacob's lie to Isaac is a reminder of how sin can lead us to deceive others and ourselves. We must be vigilant against the temptation to achieve our desires through dishonest means. The Sovereignty of God Despite human deception, God's purposes prevail. This passage encourages us to trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that His plans cannot be thwarted by human actions. Family Dynamics and Favoritism The favoritism shown by Isaac and Rebekah towards their sons leads to division and deceit. This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of favoritism within families. The Importance of Integrity Jacob's actions remind us of the value of integrity. As followers of Christ, we are called to be people of truth, reflecting God's character in our interactions. The Consequences of Deception Jacob's deceit leads to long-term consequences, including estrangement from his family. This highlights the importance of considering the potential outcomes of our actions.Verses 24-26. - And he said (showing that a feeling of uneasy suspicion yet lingered in his mind), Art thou my very son Esau? Luther wonders how Jacob was able to brazen it out; adding, "I should probably have run away in terror, and let the dish fall;" but, instead of that, he added one more lie to those which had preceded, saying with undisturbed composure, I am - equivalent to an English yes; upon which the blind old patriarch requested that the proffered dainties might be set before him. Having partaken of the carefully-disguised kid's flesh, and drunk an exhilarating cup of wine, he further desired that his favorite son should approach his bed, saying, Come near now, and kiss me, my son - a request dictated more by paternal affection (Keil, Kalisch) than by lingering doubt which required reassurance (Lange). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Again he asked,וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Are you אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you really זֶ֖ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that my son בְּנִ֣י (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son Esau?” עֵשָׂ֑ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac And he replied, וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “I am.” אָֽנִי׃ (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I Links Genesis 27:24 NIVGenesis 27:24 NLT Genesis 27:24 ESV Genesis 27:24 NASB Genesis 27:24 KJV Genesis 27:24 BibleApps.com Genesis 27:24 Biblia Paralela Genesis 27:24 Chinese Bible Genesis 27:24 French Bible Genesis 27:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 27:24 He said Are you really my son (Gen. 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