Genesis 27:42 net — When Rebekah heard what her older son Esau had said, she quickly summoned her younger son Jacob and told him,“Look, you…

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"When Rebekah heard what her older son Esau had said, she quickly summoned her younger son Jacob and told him,“Look, your brother Esau is planning to get revenge by killing you."

— Genesis 27:42, NET Bible

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Genesis 27 — Context

39

So his father Isaac said to him,“See here, your home will be by the richness of the earth, and by the dew of the sky above.

40

You will live by your sword but you will serve your brother. When you grow restless, you will tear off his yoke from your neck.”

41

So Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing his father had given to his brother. Esau said privately,“The time of mourning for my father is near; then I will kill my brother Jacob!”

42

When Rebekah heard what her older son Esau had said, she quickly summoned her younger son Jacob and told him,“Look, your brother Esau is planning to get revenge by killing you.

43

Now then, my son, do what I say. Run away immediately to my brother Laban in Haran.

44

Live with him for a little while until your brother’s rage subsides.

45

Stay there until your brother’s anger against you subsides and he forgets what you did to him. Then I’ll send someone to bring you back from there. Why should I lose both of you in one day?”

Genesis 27:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 27:42 say?
Genesis 27:42 in the NET Bible reads: “When Rebekah heard what her older son Esau had said, she quickly summoned her younger son Jacob and told him,“Look, your brother Esau is planning to get revenge by killing you.”
Where is Genesis 27:42 in the Bible?
Genesis 27:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 42.
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 27:42.
What translation should I read Genesis 27:42 in?
Genesis 27:42 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 27:42?
Genesis 27:42 reads (NET): “When Rebekah heard what her older son Esau had said, she quickly summoned her younger son Jacob and told him,“Look, your brother Esau is planning to get revenge by killing you.” 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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