{"id":9128,"date":"2025-07-17T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/?p=9128"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T17:35:00","slug":"genesis-27-the-deception-of-the-blessing-and-its-consequences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milagreshoje.com.br\/en\/genesis-27-the-deception-of-the-blessing-and-its-consequences\/","title":{"rendered":"Genesis\u202f27 The Deception of the Blessing and Its Consequences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> is one of the most emblematic and dramatic chapters of the Old\u202fTestament. It recounts the moment when Jacob, with the help of his mother Rebekah, deceives his father Isaac to receive the blessing that was intended for Esau, his older brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This episode marks an important turning point in the story of the people of Israel and raises profound reflections on choices, character, consequences, and divine sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesis\u202f27\u00a0\u2013 Complete<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00b9 And it came to pass, when Isaac was old and his eyes were dim so that he could not see, he called Esau his elder son and said to him, \u201cMy son.\u201d And he answered him, \u201cHere I am.\u201d
\u00b2 And he said, \u201cSee now, I am old, and I do not know the day of my death;
\u00b3 Now therefore, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field and hunt game for me.
\u2074 Prepare for me a tasty dish, such as I love, and bring it to me that I may eat, so that my soul may bless you before I die.\u201d
\u2075 And Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for game and bring it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2076 Then Rebekah spoke to Jacob her son, saying, \u201cListen, I heard your father speak to Esau your brother, saying,
\u2077 \u2018Bring me game and prepare for me a savory dish, that I may eat it and bless you in the presence of the Lord before my death.\u2019
\u2078 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice in what I command you:
\u2079 Go now to the flock and fetch me two good young goats, and I will make of them a savory dish for your father, such as he loves;
\u00b9\u2070 Then you shall take it to your father, that he may eat, so that he may bless you before his death.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b9\u00b9 Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, \u201cLook, my brother Esau is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man.
\u00b9\u00b2 Perhaps my father will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; then I would bring a curse on myself and not a blessing.\u201d
\u00b9\u00b3 But his mother said to him, \u201cLet your curse be on me, my son; only obey my voice, and go, get them for me.\u201d
\u00b9\u2074 So he went and got them, and brought them to his mother, and his mother prepared a tasty dish, such as his father loved.
\u00b9\u2075 Rebekah then took the best clothes of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b9\u2076 She put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck,
\u00b9\u2077 and she placed the savory dish and the bread she had prepared into the hand of her son Jacob.
\u00b9\u2078 So he went to his father and said, \u201cMy father!\u201d And he said, \u201cHere I am; who are you, my son?\u201d
\u00b9\u2079 Jacob said to his father, \u201cI am Esau your firstborn; I have done as you told me. Please rise, sit and eat of my game, that your soul may bless me.\u201d
\u00b2\u2070 Isaac said to his son, \u201cHow is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?\u201d And he said, \u201cBecause the Lord your God brought it to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b2\u00b9 Then Isaac said to Jacob, \u201cCome near, that I may feel you, my son, whether you are really my son Esau or not.\u201d
\u00b2\u00b2 So Jacob went near to Isaac his father, and he felt him and said, \u201cThe voice is Jacob\u2019s voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.\u201d
\u00b2\u00b3 And he did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau\u2019s hands; so he blessed him.
\u00b2\u2074 Then he said, \u201cAre you really my son Esau?\u201d And he said, \u201cI am.\u201d
\u00b2\u2075 \u201cBring it near to me,\u201d he said, \u201cthat I may eat of my son\u2019s game, so that my soul may bless you.\u201d So he brought it near to him, and he ate; and he brought him wine, and he drank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b2\u2076 Then his father Isaac said to him, \u201cCome near now and kiss me, my son.\u201d
\u00b2\u2077 And he came near and kissed him; and he smelled the smell of his clothes and blessed him and said, \u201cSee, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field which the Lord has blessed;
\u00b2\u2078 Therefore may God give you of the dew of heaven and of the fatness of the earth and plenty of grain and wine.
\u00b2\u2079 Let peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. Be lord over your brethren, and let your mother\u2019s sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you, and blessed be those who bless you.\u201d
\u00b3\u2070 Now it happened, as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had scarcely gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b3\u00b9 He also had prepared a savory dish and brought it to his father, and said to his father, \u201cLet my father arise and eat of his son\u2019s game, that your soul may bless me.\u201d
\u00b3\u00b2 And his father Isaac said to him, \u201cWho are you?\u201d So he said, \u201cI am your son, your firstborn, Esau.\u201d
\u00b3\u00b3 Then Isaac trembled exceedingly and said, \u201cWho was it then who hunted game and brought it to me? I ate all of it before you came, and I blessed him\u2014and indeed he shall be blessed.\u201d
\u00b3\u2074 When Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with a great and exceedingly bitter cry, and said to his father, \u201cBless me\u2014me also, O my father!\u201d
\u00b3\u2075 But he said, \u201cYour brother came with deceit and has taken away your blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b3\u2076 And Esau said, \u201cIs he not rightly named Jacob? For he has supplanted me these two times. He took my birthright, and now he has taken my blessing.\u201d Then he said, \u201cHave you not reserved a blessing for me?\u201d
\u00b3\u2077 Then Isaac answered and said to Esau, \u201cIndeed I have made him your lord, and all his brethren I have given to him as servants; with grain and wine I have sustained him. What then shall I do for you, my son?\u201d
\u00b3\u2078 Esau said to his father, \u201cHave you only one blessing, my father? Bless me\u2014me also, O my father!\u201d And Esau lifted up his voice and wept.
\u00b3\u2079 Then Isaac his father answered and said to him, \u201cBehold, your dwelling shall be of the fatness of the earth and of the dew of heaven from above;
\u2074\u2070 By your sword you shall live, and you shall serve your brother; and it shall come to pass, when you become restless, that you shall break his yoke from your neck.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2074\u00b9 So Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father blessed him, and Esau said in his heart, \u201cThe days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.\u201d
\u2074\u00b2 And the words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah; so she sent and called Jacob her younger son and said to him, \u201cSurely your brother Esau comforts himself concerning you by planning to kill you.
\u2074\u00b3 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice: arise, flee to my brother Laban in Haran,
\u2074\u2074 and stay with him a few days, until your brother\u2019s fury turns away; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2074\u2075 until your brother\u2019s anger turns away from you and he forgets what you have done to him; then I will send and bring you from there. Why should I be bereaved of you both in one day?\u201d
\u2074\u2076 And Rebekah said to Isaac, \u201cI am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth. If Jacob takes a wife of the daughters of Heth, like these who are of the daughters of the land, what good will my life be to me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Context of Genesis\u202f27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Isaac and His Old Age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning of Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> we see Isaac old and nearly blind. Sensing that his days were numbered, he calls his son Esau to grant him the patriarchal blessing\u2014a gesture that, in Hebrew tradition, meant far more than words; it involved destiny, inheritance, and spiritual authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blessing as Sacred Heritage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The blessing Isaac intends to grant Esau is not a mere statement. In the biblical context, it carries spiritual weight that defines a lineage\u2019s future. Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> presents this blessing as a turning point, for it determines who will carry forward the promise made by God to Abraham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rebekah\u2019s Plan and Jacob\u2019s Deception<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rebekah\u2019s Initiative<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upon hearing the conversation between Isaac and Esau, Rebekah makes a drastic decision: she plans with Jacob a way to deceive his father. She believes Jacob is God\u2019s chosen one to receive the blessing and therefore acts to secure that outcome, even through questionable means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacob\u2019s Disguise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rebekah prepares a meal and dresses Jacob in Esau\u2019s clothes, covering his arms and neck with goat skins because Esau was hairy. This part of Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> reveals the level of detail and intent involved in the deception, showing how meticulously the scheme was planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blessing Is Given to Jacob<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Isaac\u2019s Hesitation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even with failing eyesight, Isaac doubts the identity of the son before him. He hears Jacob\u2019s voice but feels Esau\u2019s hair and smells his clothes. Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> shows that despite his doubt, Isaac yields and confers the blessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Content of the Blessing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The blessing Jacob receives speaks of abundance, dominion over peoples and over his brothers, and divine protection. It is a powerful declaration that will be fulfilled throughout Israel\u2019s history. There is no taking it back: once spoken, the blessing holds eternal value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Esau\u2019s Reaction and the Father\u2019s Grief<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Esau Arrives Too Late<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right after Jacob leaves the tent, Esau arrives with the meal he prepared. Isaac\u2019s surprise and shock are profound. In Genesis\u202f27<\/strong>, the text describes Esau pleading for a blessing as well, but Isaac makes it clear that the principal blessing has already been given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Esau\u2019s Cry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Esau weeps bitterly, begging for some blessing. Feeling betrayed, he vows to kill Jacob after their father dies. The chapter ends with Rebekah instructing Jacob to flee to her brother Laban\u2019s house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spiritual Lessons from Genesis\u202f27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Power of Words and Blessing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> shows us that words carry weight. The blessing given could not be revoked. This teaches the importance of our words and commitments, especially in spiritual contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Divine Sovereignty Despite Human Error<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even through deception, God\u2019s plans are not thwarted. Jacob becomes the patriarch of Israel\u2019s lineage. This shows that God moves even amid human flaws, redirecting history according to His purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consequences of Our Actions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rebekah loses daily life with her son Jacob. Esau feels betrayed and harbors hatred. Jacob flees and lives years away from home. Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> makes it clear that every action has impact and wrong decisions cause pain, even when made with good intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparisons with Other Biblical Characters\u00a0\u2013 Genesis\u202f27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jacob and Moses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both had remarkable encounters with God and received significant promises. Yet, while Jacob deceives to obtain the blessing, Moses refuses glory and intercedes for the people. Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> highlights the start of a transformation journey that will intensify in the following chapters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Esau and Cain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like Cain, Esau feels rejected and betrayed, expressing a desire for vengeance. But unlike Cain, Esau will later reconcile with Jacob, showing that there is room for redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Symbolism of the Blessing in Genesis\u202f27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Transfer of Spiritual Authority<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The blessing Isaac gives Jacob symbolizes the transfer of authority and responsibility to lead God\u2019s people. Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> is not merely a sibling rivalry; it concerns the continuation of the divine covenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Struggle for God\u2019s Favor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The chapter can also be seen as a reflection of humanity\u2019s internal struggle for approval, identity, and purpose. Jacob sought the blessing because he longed to be accepted and to fulfill a greater destiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curiosities about Genesis\u202f27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why Didn\u2019t Isaac Detect the Deception?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite his suspicion, Isaac relied on physical senses\u2014the touch, the smell, the taste. This warns us against trusting only our senses without spiritual discernment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Was Esau During the Scheme?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Esau had gone out to hunt and prepare food for his father as requested. That provided Jacob and Rebekah the time they needed to carry out the plan, as described in Genesis\u202f27<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could the Blessing Be Revoked?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the biblical context, no. A patriarch\u2019s spoken word, especially in God\u2019s name, was final. That makes the deception even more serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Applications from Genesis\u202f27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beware of Shortcuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trying to reach promises through our own deceptive methods can bring harsh consequences. Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> teaches us to trust God\u2019s timing and ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Integrity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jacob received the blessing but carried the weight of guilt and separation. Integrity is always worth more than gains achieved the wrong way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God Can Restore the Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite Jacob\u2019s mistakes, God transforms him and fulfills His plan. That is hope for everyone who has erred: restoration is possible for those who repent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesis\u202f27 and the Lineage of Jesus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jacob as an Ancestor of Christ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The blessing Jacob received points directly to the fulfillment of the messianic promise. Through the generations, it is from his descendants that the Savior, Jesus Christ, will come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God\u2019s Sovereignty in the Plan of Redemption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even with the deception, God does not abandon His plan. He remains faithful to the promise made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> is another chapter in this story of redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQ about Genesis\u202f27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did Jacob repent of the deception?<\/strong>
Yes. Later in his story, Jacob shows repentance and has a transformative encounter with God, who changes his name to Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did Rebekah help Jacob deceive Isaac?<\/strong>
She believed the blessing should belong to Jacob and thought she was helping fulfill God\u2019s will, even through wrong means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was Esau cursed?<\/strong>
No. Isaac gave him a lesser blessing, and Esau went on to become the father of a nation (the Edomites).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the blessing of Genesis\u202f27 still valid today?<\/strong>
Yes. It is part of God\u2019s plan culminating in the coming of Jesus Christ. Jacob\u2019s lineage forms the foundation of the people of Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did God approve of what Jacob did?<\/strong>
There is no explicit approval of the deception. The text shows the consequences of the mistake but also God\u2019s grace working despite it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Genesis\u202f27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> is far more than a family deception narrative. It is a chapter filled with spiritual, emotional, and prophetic layers. Observing each detail of the plot involving Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau leads us to reflect on our own choices, on how we handle God\u2019s promises, and on the impact our actions can have on others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even amid error, pain, and consequences, we see that God\u2019s grace is not nullified. He continues to carry out His sovereign will, transforming hearts and redirecting destinies. Genesis\u202f27<\/strong> teaches that although we may try to hasten divine plans by our own methods, the best path is always to trust God, wait for His timing, and act with truth and integrity. After all, the most enduring blessings are those obtained with faith and obedience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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