Genesis 27:35 bbe — And he said, Your brother came with deceit, and took away your blessing.

Bible in Basic English

"And he said, Your brother came with deceit, and took away your blessing."

— Genesis 27:35, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 27 — Context

32

And Isaac his father said to him, Who are you? And he said, I am your oldest son, Esau.

33

And in great fear Isaac said, Who then is he who got meat and put it before me, and I took it all before you came, and gave him a blessing, and his it will be?

34

And hearing the words of his father, Esau gave a great and bitter cry, and said to his father, Give a blessing to me, even to me, O my father!

35

And he said, Your brother came with deceit, and took away your blessing.

36

And he said, Is it because he is named Jacob that he has twice taken my place? for he took away my birthright, and now he has taken away my blessing. And he said, Have you not kept a blessing for me?

37

And Isaac answering said, But I have made him your master, and have given him all his brothers for servants; I have made him strong with grain and wine: what then am I to do for you, my son?

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And Esau said to his father, Is that the only blessing you have, my father? give a blessing to me, even me! And Esau was overcome with weeping.

Genesis 27:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 27:35 say?
Genesis 27:35 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said, Your brother came with deceit, and took away your blessing.”
Where is Genesis 27:35 in the Bible?
Genesis 27:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 35.
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 27:35.
What translation should I read Genesis 27:35 in?
Genesis 27:35 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 27:35?
Genesis 27:35 reads (BBE): “And he said, Your brother came with deceit, and took away your 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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