Genesis 27:40

Genesis 27:40 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

40You will live by the sword

and you will serve your brother.

But when you grow restless,

you will throw his yoke

from off your neck.”

40“And by your sword you shall live,

And you shall serve your brother;

But it shall come about when you become restless,

That you will 27:40 Lit tear offbreak his yoke from your neck.”

40By your sword you shall live,

And your brother you shall serve;

But it shall come about when you become restless,

That you will break his yoke from your neck.”

40But you shall live by your sword,

And serve your brother;

However it shall come to pass when you break loose [from your anger and hatred],

That you will tear his yoke off your neck [and you will be free of him].”

40You shall live by the sword

and serve your brother.

But when you rebel,

you will tear his yoke from your neck.”

40You will live by using the sword.

And you will serve your brother.

But you will grow restless.

Then you will throw off the heavy load

he has caused you to carry.”