Genesis 27:33 · KJV

"And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed."

King James Version

Passage Context

³¹And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me.

³²And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.

³³And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.

³⁴And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.

³⁵And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle unexpected revelations in your life?

What does it mean for you to experience shock or disbelief?

When have you had to confront a difficult truth?

Life Application

truth

Be open to confronting difficult truths in your life.

communication

Consider how honest communication can prevent misunderstandings.

People in This Verse

IsaacOT

The son of Abraham and Sarah, known for his role in the Abrahamic covenant. He represents the next generation of God's promise.

First appearance: Genesis 21:3

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