Gen 27:30-40 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 27:30-40: The Blessing Pronounced on Jacob and Esau This passage describes what happened right after Jacob received the blessing from Isaac by pretending to be Esau. Esau returned and discovered the deception. He was heartbroken and begged his father for a blessing, but Isaac could not take back what he had already given to Jacob. Isaac confirmed that Jacob would keep the main blessing, and Esau would only receive a lesser one. This story shows the seriousness of spiritual blessings and the consequences of despising them. It also teaches that God’s plans will be fulfilled, even when people act wrongly (Genesis 27:30-40 ). v. 30 : As soon as Isaac finished blessing Jacob and Jacob left, Esau came in from hunting .

‏ Genesis 27:30-40

Genesis 27:30-40: The Blessing Pronounced on Jacob and Esau

This passage describes what happened right after Jacob received the blessing from Isaac by pretending to be Esau. Esau returned and discovered the deception. He was heartbroken and begged his father for a blessing, but Isaac could not take back what he had already given to Jacob. Isaac confirmed that Jacob would keep the main blessing, and Esau would only receive a lesser one. This story shows the seriousness of spiritual blessings and the consequences of despising them. It also teaches that God’s plans will be fulfilled, even when people act wrongly (Genesis 27:30-40 ^a).

v. 30: As soon as Isaac finished blessing Jacob and Jacob left, Esau came in from hunting .

v. 31: Esau prepared food and brought it to Isaac, asking for his father’s blessing .

v. 32: Isaac was confused and asked who he was. Esau answered, “I am your son, your firstborn, Esau” .

v. 33: Isaac trembled greatly when he realized he had been tricked. He told Esau that someone else had already brought him food and received the blessing—and that the blessing would stand .

v. 34: When Esau heard this, he cried out with great bitterness and begged his father to bless him too (Genesis 27:34; Hebrews 12:17 ^b).

v. 35: Isaac explained that Jacob had come with trickery and taken Esau’s blessing .

v. 36: Esau complained that Jacob had cheated him twice—first by taking his birthright, and now by taking his blessing. He asked Isaac if there was any blessing left for him .

v. 37: Isaac told Esau that he had made Jacob lord over him and given him all the blessings of wealth and power. Isaac asked what he could possibly give Esau now .

v. 38: Esau begged again for a blessing and wept loudly. He wanted even a small blessing from his father .

v. 39: Isaac finally gave Esau a blessing, saying he would live away from the richness of the earth and the dew of heaven .

v. 40: Isaac said Esau would live by the sword and serve his brother, but one day he would break free from Jacob’s control. This blessing was much less than what Jacob received and did not include the promises of God’s covenant (Genesis 27:40; 2 Kings 8:20,22 ^c).