KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'Look, I am old now, and I don't know when I will die.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Isaac is telling his son that he's getting old and realizes his death could come at any time.
📚 Historical Context
This is Isaac speaking to his son Esau, preparing to give him the patriarchal blessing before he dies. In ancient times, fathers would formally bless their eldest sons and pass on the family inheritance and covenant promises when they sensed their death was near. Isaac was around 137 years old at this time, though he would actually live another 43 years.
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