Gen 27:1-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 27:1-40: 27:1-40 Jacob got his father Isaac’s blessing through deception. In this story, an entire family tries to carry out their responsibilities by physical means rather than by faith. Faith would have provided Rebekah and Jacob a more honorable solution to the crisis. Summary for Gen 27:1-4: 27:1-4 The first scene sets up the chapter’s crisis. Isaac knew of God’s oracle (25:22-23 ), yet he thwarted or ignored it by trying to bless Esau. • Isaac was old and turning blind: He was losing his senses, both physically and spiritually.

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‏ Genesis 27:1-4

Summary for Gen 27:1-40: 27:1-40 ^a Jacob got his father Isaac’s blessing through deception. In this story, an entire family tries to carry out their responsibilities by physical means rather than by faith. Faith would have provided Rebekah and Jacob a more honorable solution to the crisis.
Summary for Gen 27:1-4: 27:1-4 ^b The first scene sets up the chapter’s crisis. Isaac knew of God’s oracle (25:22-23 ^c), yet he thwarted or ignored it by trying to bless Esau.

• Isaac was old and turning blind: He was losing his senses, both physically and spiritually.
Summary for Gen 27:3-4: 27:3-4 ^d Like Esau, Isaac allowed his palate to govern his heart (cp. 25:28-34 ^e).