Genesis 27:12 nasb — "Perhaps my father will feel me, then I will be as a deceiver in his sight, and I will bring upon myself a curse and no…

NASB

""Perhaps my father will feel me, then I will be as a deceiver in his sight, and I will bring upon myself a curse and not a blessing.""

— Genesis 27:12, NASB

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Genesis 27 — Context

9

"Go now to the flock and bring me two choice young goats from there, that I may prepare them as a savory dish for your father, such as he loves.

10

"Then you shall bring it to your father, that he may eat, so that he may bless you before his death."

11

Jacob answered his mother Rebekah, "Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man and I am a smooth man.

12

"Perhaps my father will feel me, then I will be as a deceiver in his sight, and I will bring upon myself a curse and not a blessing."

13

But his mother said to him, "Your curse be on me, my son; only obey my voice, and go, get them for me."

14

So he went and got them, and brought them to his mother; and his mother made savory food such as his father loved.

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Then Rebekah took the best garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son.

Genesis 27:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 27:12 say?
Genesis 27:12 in the NASB reads: “"Perhaps my father will feel me, then I will be as a deceiver in his sight, and I will bring upon myself a curse and not a blessing."”
Where is Genesis 27:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 27:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 12.
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 27:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 27:12 in?
Genesis 27:12 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 27:12?
Genesis 27:12 reads (NASB): “"Perhaps my father will feel me, then I will be as a deceiver in his sight, and I will bring upon myself a curse and not a blessing."” 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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