Genesis 27:6

6 Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “I heard your father speak to your brother Esau,

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 and prepare for me delicious food, such as I love, and bring it to me so that I may eat, that my soul may bless you before I die. ”

5 Now Rebekah was listening when Isaac spoke to his son Esau. So when Esau went to the field to hunt for game and bring it,

6 Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “I heard your father speak to your brother Esau,

7 ‘Bring me game and prepare for me delicious food, that I may eat it and bless you before the Lord before I die. ’

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