Genesis 27:9

Authorized King James Version

Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth:

Word-by-Word Analysis

לֶךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

נָא֙

H4994

'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הַצֹּ֔אן

H6629

now to the flock

a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

וְקַֽח

H3947

and fetch

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

לִ֣י

מִשָּׁ֗ם

H8033

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

שְׁנֵ֛י

H8147

me from thence two

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

גְּדָיֵ֥י

H1423

kids

a young goat (from browsing)

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עִזִּ֖ים

H5795

of the goats

a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)

#11

טֹבִ֑ים

H2896

good

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good

#12

וְאֶֽעֱשֶׂ֨ה

H6213

and I will make

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

#13

אֹתָ֧ם

H853

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

#14

מַטְעַמִּ֛ים

H4303

them savoury meat

a delicacy

#15

לְאָבִ֖יךָ

for thy father

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#16

כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#17

אָהֵֽב׃

H157

such as he loveth

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Genesis, this passage highlights divine love through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of love connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about love, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Genesis.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the tribal and clan-based society of the ancient Near East. The author writes to address the foundational narrative for Israel's identity and relationship with God, making the emphasis on divine love particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show patron-client relationships and family loyalty concepts, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of love differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from covenant faithfulness to sacrificial love demonstrated in Christ, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of divine love, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of theology proper and the doctrine of God?

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