Genesis 27:1-11

1 In the course of time, after Yitz'chak had grown old and his eyes dim, so that he couldn't see, he called 'Esav his older son and said to him, "My son?" and he answered, "Here I am."
2 "Look, I'm old now, I don't know when I will die.
3 Therefore, please take your hunting gear - your quiver of arrows and your bow; go out in the country, and get me some game.
4 Make it tasty, the way I like it; and bring it to me to eat. Then I will bless you [as firstborn], before I die."
5 Rivkah was listening when Yitz'chak spoke to his son 'Esav. So when 'Esav went out to the country to hunt for game and bring it back,
6 she said to her son Ya'akov, "Listen! I heard your father telling 'Esav your brother,
7 'Bring me game, and make it tasty, so I can eat it. Then I will give you my blessing in the presence of ADONAI, before my death.'
8 Now pay attention to me, my son; and do what I tell you.
9 Go to the flock, and bring me back two choice kids. I will make it tasty for your father, the way he likes it;
10 and you will bring it to your father to eat; so that he will give his blessing to you before his death."
11 Ya'akov answered Rivkah his mother, "Look, 'Esav is hairy, but I have smooth skin.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.