Genesis 27:12

My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse upon me, and not a blessing.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 27:12

BSB

What if my father touches me? Then I would be revealed to him as a deceiver, and I would bring upon myself a curse rather than a blessing."

AKJV

My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse on me, and not a blessing.

CPDV

If my father should lay hands on me and perceive it, I am afraid lest he think me willing to mock him, and I will bring a curse upon myself, instead of a blessing."

ERV

My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse upon me, and not a blessing.

NHEB

What if my father touches me? I will seem to him as a deceiver, and I would bring a curse on myself, and not a blessing."

SMT

Perhaps my father will feel me, and I was in his eyes as mocking; and I brought a curse and not a praise.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 27:12

MyfatherH1Noun MasculineperadventurewillfeelH4959VerbmeandIshallseemH5869NountohimasadeceiverH8591VerbandIshallbringH935VerbacurseH7045Noun FeminineuponmeandnotablessingH1293Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 27:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 27:12

Summary

Jacob fears consequences of fraudulent impersonation

Event

Jacob voices fear of cursed outcome

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC