Genesis 27:6

6 she said to her son Ya'akov, "Listen! I heard your father telling 'Esav your brother,

Genesis 27:6 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 27:6

And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son
Who was in the tent with her, and for whom she had the strongest affection: saying, behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother;
heard the conversation that passed between them, and particularly what Isaac had given in charge to Esau, saying,
as follows:

Genesis 27:6 In-Context

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.