Genesis 27:15 web — Rebekah took the good clothes of Esau, her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob, her youn…

World English Bible

"Rebekah took the good clothes of Esau, her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob, her younger son."

— Genesis 27:15, World English Bible

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Genesis 27 — Context

12

What if my father touches me? I will seem to him as a deceiver, and I would bring a curse on myself, and not a blessing."

13

His mother said to him, "Let your curse be on me, my son. Only obey my voice, and go get them for me."

14

He went, and got them, and brought them to his mother. His mother made savory food, such as his father loved.

15

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

16

She put the skins of the young goats on his hands, and on the smooth of his neck.

17

She gave the savory food and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.

18

He came to his father, and said, "My father?" He said, "Here I am. Who are you, my son?"

Genesis 27:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 27:15 say?
Genesis 27:15 in the World English Bible reads: “Rebekah took the good clothes of Esau, her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob, her younger son.”
Where is Genesis 27:15 in the Bible?
Genesis 27:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 15.
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 27:15.
What translation should I read Genesis 27:15 in?
Genesis 27:15 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 27:15?
Genesis 27:15 reads (WEB): “Rebekah took the good clothes of Esau, her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob, her younger son.” 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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