Genesis 27:7 net — ‘Bring me some wild game and prepare for me some tasty food. Then I will eat it and bless you in the presence of the LO…

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"‘Bring me some wild game and prepare for me some tasty food. Then I will eat it and bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’"

— Genesis 27:7, NET Bible

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Genesis 27 — Context

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Then prepare for me some tasty food, the kind I love, and bring it to me. Then I will eat it so that I may bless you before I die.”

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Now Rebekah had been listening while Isaac spoke to his son Esau. When Esau went out to the open fields to hunt down some wild game and bring it back,

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Rebekah said to her son Jacob,“Look, I overheard your father tell your brother Esau,

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‘Bring me some wild game and prepare for me some tasty food. Then I will eat it and bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’

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Now then, my son, do exactly what I tell you!

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Go to the flock and get me two of the best young goats. I’ll prepare them in a tasty way for your father, just the way he loves them.

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Then you will take it to your father. Thus he will eat it and bless you before he dies.”

Genesis 27:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 27:7 say?
Genesis 27:7 in the NET Bible reads: “‘Bring me some wild game and prepare for me some tasty food. Then I will eat it and bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’”
Where is Genesis 27:7 in the Bible?
Genesis 27:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 7.
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 27:7.
What translation should I read Genesis 27:7 in?
Genesis 27:7 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 27:7?
Genesis 27:7 reads (NET): “‘Bring me some wild game and prepare for me some tasty food. Then I will eat it and bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’” 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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