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Genesis 27:39 · KJV

"And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

37And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son?
38And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.
39And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;
40And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.
41And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the concept of blessing influence your life?

2

What does it mean for you to dwell in abundance?

3

When have you felt blessed in unexpected ways?

Life Application

family

Consider how you can bless your family members today. Speak words of encouragement and affirmation.

faith

Reflect on the blessings in your life and how they can inspire gratitude in your faith journey.

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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