Genesis 27:30 meaning and explanation

As soon as Isaac had finished blessing him and Jacob had left his father’s presence, his brother Esau returned from the hunt.

Genesis 27:30, Berean Standard Bible

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Isaac has just pronounced the blessing over Jacob, who came disguised as Esau, and Jacob has slipped out of his father's tent. The narrator's timing is the point: Esau returns from the hunt at the exact moment the deception is complete, so the blessing cannot be undone.

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