Genesis 27:17

17 and she gave to him the stew (and then she gave him the stew), and betook (to) him [the] loaves, which she had baked.

Genesis 27:17 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 27:17

And she gave the savoury meat
Seasoned and dressed in such a manner as might be taken for venison: and the bread which she had prepared
to eat with it, into the hand of her son Jacob;
the dish of meat in one hand, and the bread in the other.

Genesis 27:17 In-Context

15 and she clothed Jacob in [the] full good clothes of Esau, which she had at home with herself (which she had there at home with her).
16 And she wrapped his hands about with little skins of (goat) kids, and covered the nakedness of his neck;
17 and she gave to him the stew (and then she gave him the stew), and betook (to) him [the] loaves, which she had baked.
18 And when these were brought in, he said, My father! And he answered, I (am) here; (but) who art thou, my son?
19 And Jacob said, I am Esau, thy first begotten son. I have done to thee as thou commandedest to me; rise thou up, and sit, and eat of my venison, that thy soul bless me. (And Jacob said, I am Esau, thy first-born son. I have done for thee as thou commandedest me; rise thou up, and sit, and eat my venison, and then afterward thou can bless me.)
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