Genesis 27:5

5 Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to his son Esau. When Esau went out to the field to hunt game to bring back,

Genesis 27:5 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 27:5

And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son
She might hear Isaac call to him by one means or another, that he had sent for him, or might see him go into his father's tent, and might stand at the door of it and listen to hear what he said to him; though the Targum of Jonathan says, she heard by the Holy Spirit; and Esau went to the field to hunt [for] venison, [and] to bring [it];
as his father directed and enjoined him; and thus it was ordered by divine Providence, that there might be time and opportunity for Jacob to get the blessing before his broker.

Genesis 27:5 In-Context

3 So now, take your hunting gear, your bow and quiver of arrows, go out to the field, and hunt game for me.
4 Make me the delicious food that I love and bring it to me so I can eat. Then I can bless you before I die."
5 Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to his son Esau. When Esau went out to the field to hunt game to bring back,
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.'
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