Genesis 27:3 - Exposition

Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons ,—the word "weapon" signifying a utensil, vessel, or finished instrument of any sort (cf. Genesis 14:1-24 :53; Genesis 31:37 ; Genesis 45:20 ). Here it manifestly denotes weapons employed in hunting, and in particular those next specified— thy quiver —the ἅπαξ λέγομενον, תְּלִי : from תָּלָה to hang, properly is "that which is suspended;" hence a quiver, φαρέτραν ( LXX .), pharetram (Vulgate), which commonly depends from the shoulders or girdle (Aben Ezra, Rosenmüller, Keil, Kalisch, et alii ), though by some it is rendered "sword" (Onkelos; Syriac)— and thy bow ( vide Genesis 21:16 ), and go oat to the field,—i.e. the open country inhabited by wild beasts, as opposed to cities, villages, or camps (cf. Genesis 25:27 )— and take me some venison— literally, hunt for me hunt ing, i.e . the produce of hunting, as in Genesis 25:28 .