Genesis 27:40

And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.

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Other Translations for Genesis 27:40

BSB
You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck."
AKJV
And by your sword shall you live, and shall serve your brother; and it shall come to pass when you shall have the dominion, that you shall break his yoke from off your neck.
CPDV
will your blessing be. You will live by the sword, and you will serve your brother. But the time will arrive when you will shake off and release his yoke from your neck."
ERV
And by thy sword shalt thou live, and thou shalt serve thy brother; And it shall come to pass when thou shalt break loose, That thou shalt shake his yoke from off thy neck.
NHEB
By your sword will you live, and you will serve your brother. It will happen, when you will break loose, that you shall shake his yoke from off your neck."
SMT
And by thy sword shalt thou live and shalt serve thy brother: and it shall be when thou shalt wander about and thou shalt break his yoke from thy neck.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 27:40

Commentary for Genesis 27:40

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Overview of Genesis 27:40
Summary
Esau's future involves servitude then eventual liberation
Event
Isaac predicts Esau's fate
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prophecy