Genesis 27:2

2 And he said , Behold now, I am old , I know not the day of my death:

Genesis 27:2 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 27:2

And he said, behold, now I am old
(See Gill on Genesis 27:1): I know not the day of my death;
how soon it will be; everyone knows he must die, but the day and hour he knows not, neither young nor old; and though young men may promise themselves many days and years, an old man cannot, but must or should live in the constant expectation of death.

Genesis 27:2 In-Context

1 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.

2 And he said , Behold now, I am old , I know not the day of my death:

3 Now therefore take , I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison ;

4 And make me savoury meat, such as I love , and bring it to me, that I may eat ; that my soul may bless thee before I die .

5 And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.