Genesis 26:27 web — Isaac said to them, "Why have you come to me, since you hate me, and have sent me away from you?"

World English Bible

"Isaac said to them, "Why have you come to me, since you hate me, and have sent me away from you?""

— Genesis 26:27, World English Bible

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Genesis 26 — Context

24

Yahweh appeared to him the same night, and said, "I am the God of Abraham your father. Don't be afraid, for I am with you, and will bless you, and multiply your seed for my servant Abraham's sake."

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He built an altar there, and called on the name of Yahweh, and pitched his tent there. There Isaac's servants dug a well.

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Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath his friend, and Phicol the captain of his army.

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Isaac said to them, "Why have you come to me, since you hate me, and have sent me away from you?"

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They said, "We saw plainly that Yahweh was with you. We said, 'Let there now be an oath between us, even between us and you, and let us make a covenant with you,

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that you will do us no harm, as we have not touched you, and as we have done to you nothing but good, and have sent you away in peace.' You are now the blessed of Yahweh."

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He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Genesis 26:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:27 say?
Genesis 26:27 in the World English Bible reads: “Isaac said to them, "Why have you come to me, since you hate me, and have sent me away from you?"”
Where is Genesis 26:27 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 27.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 26:27.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:27 in?
Genesis 26:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 26:27?
Genesis 26:27 reads (WEB): “Isaac said to them, "Why have you come to me, since you hate me, and have sent me away from you?"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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