Genesis 27:8

8 Now, my son, listen to me, to what I'm telling you to do.

Genesis 27:8 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 27:8

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice
Hearken to what I am about to say, and do according to that which I command thee, in every particular;
she required of him filial obedience to all that she enjoined him; which, though not difficult to be performed, she was aware Jacob would make objections to, as he did; and therefore she is so pressing and peremptory in her injunctions, as well knowing it was respecting an affair of the greatest moment and importance.

Genesis 27:8 In-Context

6 Rebekah said to her son Jacob, "I just heard your father saying to your brother Esau,

7 ‘Bring me some game and make me some delicious food so I can eat, and I will bless you in the LORD's presence before I die.'

8 Now, my son, listen to me, to what I'm telling you to do.

9 Go to the flock and get me two healthy young goats so I can prepare them as the delicious food your father loves.

10 You can bring it to your father, he will eat, and then he will bless you before he dies."