Gen 27:1-5 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 27:1-5: Rebekah's Contrivance This passage begins the story of Isaac planning to bless Esau before he dies. Isaac wanted to pass on the family blessing, which included the promise of the Messiah and the land of Canaan. He decided to give this important blessing to Esau, his oldest son, even though God had already said the younger son, Jacob, would be greater (Genesis 25:23 ). Isaac was influenced by tradition and his personal feelings, rather than fully following God’s revealed plan. This sets the stage for Rebekah’s plan to help Jacob receive the blessing instead (Genesis 27:1-5 ). v. 1 : Isaac was old and nearly blind. He called for Esau, his oldest son, to come to him. This shows Isaac was thinking about the future and wanted to make decisions before he died .

‏ Genesis 27:1-5

Genesis 27:1-5: Rebekah's Contrivance

This passage begins the story of Isaac planning to bless Esau before he dies. Isaac wanted to pass on the family blessing, which included the promise of the Messiah and the land of Canaan. He decided to give this important blessing to Esau, his oldest son, even though God had already said the younger son, Jacob, would be greater (Genesis 25:23 ^a). Isaac was influenced by tradition and his personal feelings, rather than fully following God’s revealed plan. This sets the stage for Rebekah’s plan to help Jacob receive the blessing instead (Genesis 27:1-5 ^b).

v. 1: Isaac was old and nearly blind. He called for Esau, his oldest son, to come to him. This shows Isaac was thinking about the future and wanted to make decisions before he died .

v. 2: Isaac explained to Esau that he was old and did not know when he would die. This reminded him to do important things while he still could (Genesis 27:2; Joshua 13:1 ^c).

v. 3: Isaac told Esau to get his hunting gear, go out to the field, and hunt wild game for him. Isaac wanted Esau to show his respect and love by bringing him food he enjoyed .

v. 4: Isaac asked Esau to prepare a special meal, the way he liked it, and bring it to him. Isaac wanted to eat the meal first, then give Esau his blessing before he died. This blessing was very important because it included God’s promises to their family .

v. 5: Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to Esau. After Esau left to hunt, Rebekah began to act on her own plan. This verse sets up what Rebekah will do next .