Genesis 27:20
Good News Translation
Isaac said, "How did you find it so quickly, son?" Jacob answered, "The LORD your God helped me find it."

New Revised Standard Version
But Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?” He answered, “Because the LORD your God granted me success.”

Contemporary English Version
Isaac asked, "My son, how did you find an animal so quickly?" "The LORD your God was kind to me," Jacob answered.

New American Bible
But Isaac said to his son, “How did you get it so quickly, my son?” He answered, “The LORD, your God, directed me.”

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Isaac said to his son: How couldst thou find it so quickly, my son? He answered: It was the will of God, that what I sought came quickly in my way:

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And Isaac said to his son: How couldst thou find it so quickly, my son? He answered: It was the will of God, that what I sought came quickly in my way:

Because.

Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that shall take the name of the Lord his God in vain.

Job 13:7 Hath God any need of your lie, that you should speak deceitfully for him?

to me.

Context
Isaac Blesses Jacob
19And Jacob said: I am Esau, thy firstborn: I have done as thou didst command me: arise, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me. 20And Isaac said to his son: How couldst thou find it so quickly, my son? He answered: It was the will of God, that what I sought came quickly in my way:21And Isaac said: Come hither, that I may feel thee, my son, and may prove whether thou be my son Esau, or no.…
Cross References
Genesis 24:12
O Lord, the God of my master, Abraham, meet me today, I beseech thee, and shew kindness to my master, Abraham.

Genesis 27:21
And Isaac said: Come hither, that I may feel thee, my son, and may prove whether thou be my son Esau, or no.

Genesis 27:19
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