Genesis 27:25

And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank.

Cross-references

In 27:4, Isaac asks Esau to prepare game so he can eat and bless him; here that exact request is fulfilled, enabling the deception.

In 27:33, Isaac realizes 'I ate and blessed him' — directly referencing the meal and blessing that happen here.

In 27:19, Jacob lies about his identity; here he brings the food, continuing the same coordinated deceptive sequence.

Genesis 25:28 Historical context

In 25:28, Isaac's love of Esau's game explains his favoritism — here that same preference is exploited to carry out the deception.