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Genesis 27:1 Cross-References

Explore 5 cross-references for Genesis 27:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 27 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.

Jacob Steals Esau's Blessing

And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.

Genesis 27:1 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 27:1

People Mentioned

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Isaacson of Abraham and Sarah (GEN 17:21)
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Esaufirstborn son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)

Commentary on Genesis 27:1

And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he ca... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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