Genesis 27:33

King James Version:

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And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where [is] he that hath taken venison, and brought [it] me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, [and] he shall be blessed.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yitz'chak began trembling uncontrollably and said, "Then who was it that took game and brought it to me? I ate it all just before you came, and I gave my blessing to him. That's the truth, and the blessing must stand."

Berean Standard Bible:

Isaac began to tremble violently and said, “Who was it, then, who hunted the game and brought it to me? Before you came in, I ate it all and blessed him—and indeed, he will be blessed!”

American Standard Version:

And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who then is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Isaac^{H3327} trembled^{H2729} very^{H1419} exceedingly^{{H3966}{H2731}}, and said^{H559}, Who? where^{H645} is he that hath taken^{H6679} venison^{H6718}, and brought^{H935} it me, and I have eaten^{H398} of all before thou camest^{H935}, and have blessed^{H1288} him? yea, and he shall be blessed^{H1288}.

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Commentary for Genesis 27:33

Genesis 27:33 is part of the narrative involving the patriarch Isaac, his wife Rebekah, and their twin sons Esau and Jacob. The verse captures a pivotal moment in the story of the brothers' struggle for the birthright and their father's blessing, which was considered a sacred and irrevocable gift that conferred special status and material benefits.

In this verse, Isaac is reacting with shock and trembling after realizing that he has been deceived by Jacob, who, with the help of his mother Rebekah, has impersonated his brother Esau to receive the blessing meant for the firstborn. The historical context of the verse is rooted in the ancient Near Eastern custom where the eldest son would receive a special blessing and a double portion of the inheritance. Isaac's distress is palpable as he realizes that he has inadvertently blessed Jacob, believing him to be Esau, and has thus set in motion a series of events that will have lasting implications for the family dynamics and the unfolding history of the Israelite people.

The themes present in this verse include deception and its consequences, the importance of birthright and blessing in the ancient world, and the sovereignty of God amid human trickery—as God's earlier prophecy to Rebekah that "the elder shall serve the younger" (Genesis 25:23) begins to unfold despite human attempts to control the outcome. This moment underscores the complex family relationships that are a hallmark of the Genesis narratives and sets the stage for the future reconciliation between the brothers and the continuation of the covenantal line through Jacob, who will later be named Israel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H3327
   There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִצְחָק
   Transliteration: Yitschâq
   Pronunciation: yits-khawk'
   Description: from צָחַק; laughter (i.e. mochery); Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham; Isaac. Compare יִשְׂחָק.
   
2. Strong's Number: H2729
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָרַד
   Transliteration: chârad
   Pronunciation: khaw-rad'
   Description: a primitive root; to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety); be (make) afraid, be careful, discomfit, fray (away), quake, tremble.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1419
   There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גָּדוֹל
   Transliteration: gâdôwl
   Pronunciation: gaw-dole'
   Description: or גָּדֹל; (shortened) from גָּדַל; great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent; [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3966
   There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְאֹד
   Transliteration: mᵉʼôd
   Pronunciation: meh-ode'
   Description: from the same as אוּד; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated); diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2731
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲרָדָה
   Transliteration: chărâdâh
   Pronunciation: khar-aw-daw'
   Description: feminine of חָרֵד; fear, anxiety; care, [idiom] exceedingly, fear, quaking, trembling.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: H645
   There are 146 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֵפוֹ
   Transliteration: ʼêphôw
   Pronunciation: ay-fo'
   Description: or אֵפוֹא; from פֹּה; strictly a demonstrative particle, here; but used of time, now or then; here, now, where?
   
8. Strong's Number: H6679
   There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צוּד
   Transliteration: tsûwd
   Pronunciation: tsood
   Description: a primitive root; also denominative from צַיִד; to lie alongside (i.e. in wait); by implication, to catch an animal (figuratively, men); to victual (for a journey); chase, hunt, sore, take (provision).
   
9. Strong's Number: H6718
   There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צַיִד
   Transliteration: tsayid
   Pronunciation: tsah'-yid
   Description: from a form of צוּד and meaning the same; the chase; also game (thus taken); (generally) lunch (especially for a journey); [idiom] catcheth, food, [idiom] hunter, (that which he took in) hunting, venison, victuals.
   
10. Strong's Number: H935
    There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בּוֹא
    Transliteration: bôwʼ
    Pronunciation: bo
    Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
    
11. Strong's Number: H398
    There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָכַל
    Transliteration: ʼâkal
    Pronunciation: aw-kal'
    Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite.
    
12. Strong's Number: H1288
    There are 289 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בָרַךְ
    Transliteration: bârak
    Pronunciation: baw-rak'
    Description: a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason); [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank.