Genesis 27:2

2 Isaac said, "I'm an old man now. And I don't know when I'll die.

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 Isaac had become old. His eyes were so weak he couldn't see anymore. One day he called for his older son Esau. He said to him, "My son." "Here I am," he answered.

2 Isaac said, "I'm an old man now. And I don't know when I'll die.

3 Now then, get your weapons. Get your bow and arrows. Go out to the open country. Hunt some wild animals for me.

4 Prepare for me the kind of tasty food I like. Bring it to me to eat. Then I'll give you my blessing before I die."

5 Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to his son Esau. Esau left for the open country. He went to hunt for a wild animal and bring it back.