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Berean Standard Bible

“But Isaac replied, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.””

Genesis 27:35

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Isaac, old and nearly blind, intended to bless his firstborn Esau, but Rebekah and Jacob arranged for Jacob to receive the blessing by disguise. Esau has just come in with the meal his father requested, and Isaac realizes that something is wrong.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Isaac replied, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.”

World English Bible (WEB)

He said, “Your brother came with deceit, and has taken away your blessing.”

King James Version (KJV)

And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he said, Thy brother came with guile, and hath taken away thy blessing.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he said, Your brother came with deceit, and took away your blessing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y él dijo: Vino tu hermano con engaño, y tomó tu bendición.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Isaac le contestó: ―Tu hermano estuvo aquí, me engañó y se llevó tu bendición.

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