Genesis 27:8

8 Now obey every order I give you, my son.

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, "Listen! I heard your father talking with your brother Esau. He said,

7 'Bring me some game and make some delicious food for me to eat so that I can bless you in the Lord's presence before I die.'

8 Now obey every order I give you, my son.

9 Go to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, and I will make them into a delicious meal for your father-the kind he loves.

10 Then take it to your father to eat so that he may bless you before he dies."