Genesis 27:6

6 Rebekah said to her son Jacob, "I've just heard your father speaking 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 Prepare a good-tasting meal for me, just the way I like it. Bring it to me to eat so that I will bless you before I die."

5 Rebekah was listening while Isaac was speaking to his son Esau. When Esau went into the open country to hunt for some wild game to bring back,

6 Rebekah said to her son Jacob, "I've just heard your father speaking to your brother Esau.

7 He said, 'Bring me some wild game, and prepare a good-tasting meal for me to eat so that I will bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.'

8 Now listen to me, Son, and do what I tell you.