Genesis 27:44 bbe — And be there with him for a little time, till your brother's wrath is turned away;

Bible in Basic English

"And be there with him for a little time, till your brother's wrath is turned away;"

— Genesis 27:44, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 27 — Context

41

So Esau was full of hate for Jacob because of his father's blessing; and he said in his heart, The days of weeping for my father are near; then I will put my brother Jacob to death.

42

Then Rebekah, hearing what Esau had said, sent for Jacob, her younger son, and said to him, It seems that your brother Esau is purposing to put you to death.

43

So now, my son, do what I say: go quickly to Haran, to my brother Laban;

44

And be there with him for a little time, till your brother's wrath is turned away;

45

Till the memory of what you have done to him is past and he is no longer angry: then I will send word for you to come back; are the two of you to be taken from me in one day?

46

Then Rebekah said to Isaac, My life is a weariness to me because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob takes a wife from among the daughters of Heth, such as these, the women of this land, of what use will my life be to me?

Genesis 27:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 27:44 say?
Genesis 27:44 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And be there with him for a little time, till your brother's wrath is turned away;”
Where is Genesis 27:44 in the Bible?
Genesis 27:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 44.
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 27:44.
What translation should I read Genesis 27:44 in?
Genesis 27:44 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 27:44?
Genesis 27:44 reads (BBE): “And be there with him for a little time, till your brother's wrath is turned away;” 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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