King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine:
Complete Jewish Bible:
So may God give you dew from heaven, the richness of the earth, and grain and wine in abundance.
Berean Standard Bible:
May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth— an abundance of grain and new wine.
American Standard Version:
And God give thee of the dew of heaven, And of the fatness of the earth, And plenty of grain and new wine:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Therefore God{H430} give{H5414} thee of the dew{H2919} of heaven{H8064}, and the fatness{H4924} of the earth{H776}, and plenty{H7230} of corn{H1715} and wine{H8492}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 33:28
- Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob [shall be] upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.
Deuteronomy 33:13
- And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD [be] his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth beneath,
Psalms 133:3
- As the dew of Hermon, [and as the dew] that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, [even] life for evermore.
Deuteronomy 32:2
- My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:
Hosea 14:5
- I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.
Hosea 14:7
- They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive [as] the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof [shall be] as the wine of Lebanon.
Psalms 65:9
- Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, [which] is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it.
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Commentary for Genesis 27:28
Genesis 27:28 is part of the narrative concerning the patriarch Isaac and his sons, Esau and Jacob. This verse is a blessing spoken by Isaac to his son, whom he believes to be Esau, but is actually Jacob in disguise. The historical context of this verse is set within the family dynamics of the early Hebrew patriarchs, where the birthright and blessings of the firstborn son held significant importance for the family's lineage and inheritance.
In this verse, Isaac invokes divine favor upon the son he intends to bless, asking that God grant him the "dew of heaven" and the "fatness of the earth." These phrases are poetic and symbolic, representing the desire for abundant natural resources, such as rain (essential for agriculture in the ancient Near East) and fertile land. The mention of "plenty of corn and wine" further emphasizes the wish for agricultural prosperity, which would ensure the recipient's wealth and sustenance.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of blessings and birthrights, the sovereignty of God over the fertility of the land, and the significance of agricultural abundance as a sign of divine favor. It also touches on the themes of deception and family conflict, as Jacob, with the help of his mother Rebekah, has schemed to receive the blessing meant for his older brother Esau. This event underscores the complex family relationships and the lengths to which individuals might go to secure their future and the favor of God and their parents. The verse is part of a larger narrative arc that includes themes of divine providence, the fulfillment of promises, and the working out of God's plan through imperfect human agents.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - Strong's Number: H2919
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טַל
Transliteration: ṭal
Pronunciation: tal
Description: from טָלַל; dew (as covering vegetation); dew. - Strong's Number: H8064
There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַיִם
Transliteration: shâmayim
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'-yim
Description: dual of an unused singular שָׁמֶה; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve); air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). - Strong's Number: H4924
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַשְׁמָן
Transliteration: mashmân
Pronunciation: mash-mawn'
Description: from שָׁמַן; fat, i.e. (literally and abstractly) fatness; but usually (figuratively and concretely) a rich dish, a fertile field, a robust man; fat (one, -ness, -test, -test place). - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H7230
There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹב
Transliteration: rôb
Pronunciation: robe
Description: from רָבַב; abundance (in any respect); abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). - Strong's Number: H1715
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּגָן
Transliteration: dâgân
Pronunciation: daw-gawn'
Description: from דָּגָה; properly, increase, i.e. grain; corn (floor), wheat. - Strong's Number: H8492
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תִּירוֹשׁ
Transliteration: tîyrôwsh
Pronunciation: tee-roshe'
Description: or תִּירֹשׁ; from יָרַשׁ in the sense of expulsion; must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine; (new, sweet) wine.