gen 27

Question	Answer	Note---10-02-2016
What about the blessing of the first born was so good that Jacob’s mother would over hear Isaac saying he is going to bless Esau that his mother would want Jacob to receive that blessing?	It does not seem that it was the blessing of the firstborn that was being coveted. It seems rather was because Isaac had expressed favoritism for Esau and the mother thought that Esau would get a better blessing that Jacob, because Isaac loved Esau. Hence because Rebekah loved Jacob, she thought to get him (Jacob) what she deemed would be the better of the blessings.	27:13 The plan was not conceived by Jacob. He did object and his mother silenced hos objection.
		27:20 Isaac enquires how it is that the Esau has returned so quickly with the meat. However; Jacob answers that the Lord has provided it. This response silences the concern of Isaac. This seems like a most devilish deception. Having brought the Lord God into the deception.
		27:20 no wonder God says in His commandments that He will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain.
		27:20-26 Jacob lies to his father 3 times. Each time becoming more barefaced.
Why would Isaac seemingly contradict the prophecy which was made to him at the birth of the twins.	It is arguable that Isaac’s love for Esau probably perverted his judgment. It could also be argued that this blessing, in spite of the intent of Isaac was meant for Jacob, and though he obtained it through trickery, it was rightfully his.	27:29 It seems like a direct contradiction that Isaac would want to bless Esau such that his brethren (Jacob) would serve him, yet it was told at their birth that the older would serve the younger. (Gen 25:23)
If there was no deceit and this blessing was pronounced upon Esau, would God have allowed the blessing to be fulfilled in the way that Isaac spoke it, or are we to believe that this was intervention on the part of God?	We cannot pass any judgment on this matter. What we do know is that God uses our decision and circumstances to fulfil His will. There is no doubt that His will must 2come to pass. Consequently, it seems the prophecy at the birth of the boys was merely stating that there would be an overthrow.
		27:36 A distinction is made between the birthright and the blessing.
		27:38 It seems Isaac has advised Esau that the yoke will not be lifted till his brother (Jacob) is dead. How/why in the world would Isaac tell his son this? It seems Isaac wanted Esau to kill Jacob.
		It seems this hatred is passed unto Esau as he (Esau) swears that after Isaac dies he will kill Jacob.
		27:44 Note that nothing is recorded that Jacob responds. He could have cursed her out, saying it is her fault, but instead no railing accusation is recorded, only that Jacob obeys his mother’s instruction.
What does Rebekah mean by saying that she would be deprived of both?	It seems this is a mist-translation. A better substitute would have been the word “second”.
What is the meaning of the son’s of Heth?	Heth is, according to Genesis 10:15, the second son of Canaan, who is son of Ham, son of Noah. Heth is the ancestor of the Hittites,. Consequently the reason that she was troubled that Jacob would choose a wife from the land.	Rebekah makes the point that Jacob should not take a wife of the land. Similar to the request of Abraham to go back to Haran to find a wife.