Genesis 27:8

8 Now therefore, my son, obey my word as I command you.

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 heard your father speak to your brother Esau,

7 'Bring me game, and prepare for me savory food, that I may eat it, and bless you before the LORD before I die.'

8 Now therefore, my son, obey my word as I command you.

9 Go to the flock, and fetch me two good kids, that I may prepare from them savory food for your father, such as he loves;

10 and you shall bring it to your father to eat, so that he may bless you before he dies."