Genesis 27:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 27:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 27:1 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 27:1 — KJV
“And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.”
— Genesis 27:1 (KJV)
Genesis 27:1 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 27:1
“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:1: came, pass, old
“And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:1: came, pass, eyes
“And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, LORD, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were in the midst of Samaria.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:1: came, pass, old
“And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:1: came, pass, old
“And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac was sporting with Rebekah his wife.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:1: came, pass, isaac
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