Genesis 27:45

Authorized King James Version

Until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done to him: then I will send, and fetch thee from thence: why should I be deprived also of you both in one day?

Word-by-Word Analysis

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

שׁ֨וּב

H7725

turn away

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

אַף

H639

anger

properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

אָחִ֜יךָ

H251

Until thy brother's

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

מִמְּךָ֗

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

וְשָׁכַח֙

H7911

from thee and he forget

to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention

אֵ֣ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

עָשִׂ֣יתָ

H6213

that which thou hast done

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#10

לּ֔וֹ

#11

וְשָֽׁלַחְתִּ֖י

H7971

to him then I will send

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

#12

וּלְקַחְתִּ֣יךָ

H3947

and fetch

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#13

מִשָּׁ֑ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#14

לָמָ֥ה

H4100

thee from thence why

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#15

אֶשְׁכַּ֛ל

H7921

should I be deprived

properly, to miscarry, i.e., suffer abortion; by analogy, to bereave (literally or figuratively)

#16

גַּם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

#17

שְׁנֵיכֶ֖ם

H8147

also of you both

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

#18

י֥וֹם

H3117

day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#19

אֶחָֽד׃

H259

in one

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

Analysis

The creation and providence theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern narrative literature addressing origins and identity shapes this text's meaning. The development from creation to divine election established God's sovereign care over history Understanding a worldview where divine beings actively governed natural and historical processes helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of the progressive revelation of God's purposes throughout Scripture, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of creation and providence, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of fundamental Christian doctrine?

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