Genesis 27:41
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 27:41 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 27:41 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of m..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 27:41 — KJV
“And 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.”
— Genesis 27:41 (KJV)
Genesis 27:41 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 27:41
“And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unwittingly, and hated him not beforetime.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:41: hated, because, hand
“And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:41: esau, because, blessed
“And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:41: esau, jacob, blessing
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:41: because, blessing, hand
“Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past. slay...: Heb. smite him in life in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:41: hated, because, heart
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