Genesis 27:15 · KJV

"And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son:"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹³And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son: only obey my voice, and go fetch me them.

¹⁴And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother: and his mother made savoury meat, such as his father loved.

¹⁵And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son:

¹⁶And she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck:

¹⁷And she gave the savoury meat and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.

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Reflection Questions

How do you navigate family dynamics in your life?

What does it mean for you to support someone in need?

When have you felt compelled to act on behalf of someone else?

Life Application

family

Consider how you can support your family members in their endeavors.

trust

Reflect on the importance of trust in your relationships.

People in This Verse

EsauBoth

Esau was the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, known for selling his birthright for a meal. His story serves as a cautionary tale about valuing spiritual inheritance.

First appearance: Genesis 25:29-34

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

RebekahOT

Rebekah is the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. She is noted for her beauty and kindness, playing a significant role in the Abrahamic lineage.

First appearance: Genesis 24:15

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