Genesis 27:19 nasb — Jacob said to his father, "I am Esau your firstborn; I have done as you told me. Get up, please, sit and eat of my game…

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"Jacob said to his father, "I am Esau your firstborn; I have done as you told me. Get up, please, sit and eat of my game, that you may bless me.""

— Genesis 27:19, NASB

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Genesis 27 — Context

16

And she put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck.

17

She also gave the savory food and the bread, which she had made, to her son Jacob.

18

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

19

Jacob said to his father, "I am Esau your firstborn; I have done as you told me. Get up, please, sit and eat of my game, that you may bless me."

20

Isaac said to his son, "How is it that you have it so quickly, my son?" And he said, "Because the LORD your God caused it to happen to me."

21

Then Isaac said to Jacob, "Please come close, that I may feel you, my son, whether you are really my son Esau or not."

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So Jacob came close to Isaac his father, and he felt him and said, "The voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau."

Genesis 27:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 27:19 say?
Genesis 27:19 in the NASB reads: “Jacob said to his father, "I am Esau your firstborn; I have done as you told me. Get up, please, sit and eat of my game, that you may bless me."”
Where is Genesis 27:19 in the Bible?
Genesis 27:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 19.
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 27:19.
What translation should I read Genesis 27:19 in?
Genesis 27:19 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 27:19?
Genesis 27:19 reads (NASB): “Jacob said to his father, "I am Esau your firstborn; I have done as you told me. Get up, please, sit and eat of my game, that you may bless me."” 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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