Genesis 27:38 cpdv — And Esau said to him: “Have you only one blessing, father? I beg you, bless me also.” And when he wept with a loud wail…

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"And Esau said to him: “Have you only one blessing, father? I beg you, bless me also.” And when he wept with a loud wail, "

— Genesis 27:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 27 — Context

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And he said, “Your twin came deceitfully, and he received your blessing.”

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But he responded: “Justly is his name called Jacob. For he has supplanted me yet another time. My birthright he took away before, and now, this second time, he has stolen my blessing.” And again, he said to his father, “Have you not reserved a blessing for me also?”

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Isaac answered: “I have appointed him as your lord, and I have subjugated all his brothers as his servants. I have reinforced him with grain and wine, and after this, my son, what more shall I do for you?”

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And Esau said to him: “Have you only one blessing, father? I beg you, bless me also.” And when he wept with a loud wail,

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Isaac was moved, and he said to him: “In the fatness of the earth, and in the dew of heaven from above,

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will your blessing be. You will live by the sword, and you will serve your brother. But the time will arrive when you will shake off and release his yoke from your neck.”

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Therefore, Esau always hated Jacob, for the blessing with which his father had blessed him. And he said in his heart, “The days will arrive for the mourning of my father, and I will kill my brother Jacob.”

Genesis 27:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 27:38 say?
Genesis 27:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Esau said to him: “Have you only one blessing, father? I beg you, bless me also.” And when he wept with a loud wail, ”
Where is Genesis 27:38 in the Bible?
Genesis 27:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 38.
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 27:38.
What translation should I read Genesis 27:38 in?
Genesis 27:38 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 27:38?
Genesis 27:38 reads (CPDV): “And Esau said to him: “Have you only one blessing, father? I beg you, bless me also.” And when he wept with a loud wail, ” 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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