Genesis 27:24

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he said, [Art] thou my very son Esau? And he said, I [am].

Complete Jewish Bible:

He asked, "Are you really my son 'Esav?"And he replied, "I am."

Berean 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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he said^{H559}, Art thou my very son^{H1121} Esau^{H6215}? And he said^{H559}, I am.

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Commentary for Genesis 27:24

**Genesis 27:24 Summary:**
In Genesis 27:24, the theme revolves around deception and the struggle for blessings within the family of Isaac. This verse captures a pivotal moment in the story of Jacob and Esau, where Jacob, with the help of his mother Rebekah, has disguised himself as Esau to deceive his blind and aging father, Isaac, into giving him the blessing meant for the firstborn, Esau.

**Historical Context:**
The historical context of this verse is set within the patriarchal narratives of the Book of Genesis, which describe the lives and interactions of the ancestors of Israel. The setting is likely in Canaan, the land promised to Abraham's descendants. In the cultural context of the time, the birthright and the accompanying blessing were of immense importance, typically passing from the father to the eldest son. However, in this story, the younger twin, Jacob, has already acquired the birthright from Esau through a previous transaction (Genesis 25:29-34). Now, he seeks to secure the blessing as well, which is seen as a divine promise of prosperity and superiority over other peoples (Genesis 27:27-29).

This event highlights the complex family dynamics and the lengths to which characters in the Bible would go to fulfill what they believe to be their destiny or divine plan. It also sets the stage for the subsequent reconciliation between the brothers and the nation's development that would descend from Jacob, later named Israel, whose sons would become the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel. The consequences of this deception reverberate throughout the biblical narrative, affecting relationships and destinies of the characters involved.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6215
   There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֵשָׂו
   Transliteration: ʻÊsâv
   Pronunciation: ay-sawv'
   Description: apparently a form of the passive participle of עָשָׂה in the original sense of handling; rough (i.e. sensibly felt); Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity; Esau.