Genesis 27:2

And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death.

American Standard Version

In The King James Version

And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death:

In Context

1And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his elder son, and said unto him, My son. And he said unto him, Here am I.

3Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me venison.

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Cross References

Genesis 48:21And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God will be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.

Proverbs 27:1Boast not thyself of tomorrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

Isaiah 38:1In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Set thy house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.

Mark 13:35Watch therefore: for ye know not when the lord of the house cometh, whether at even, or at midnight, or at cockcrowing, or in the morning;

Matthew Henry on Genesis 27:2-6

Rebekah's Contrivance. ( b. c. 1760.) 1 And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I. 2 And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death: 3 Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison; 4 And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul… Read the whole commentary →

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