Genesis 27:6

6 Rebekah said to Jacob her son, "Look, I heard your father speaking to Esau your brother saying,

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 Then make for me tasty food like I love, and bring [it] to me. And I will eat [it] so that I can bless you before I die.
5 Now Rebekah [was] listening as Isaac spoke to Esau his son, and [when] Esau went to the field to hunt wild game to bring [back],
6 Rebekah said to Jacob her son, "Look, I heard your father speaking to Esau your brother saying,
7 'Bring wild game to me and prepare tasty food so I can eat [it] and bless you before Yahweh before my death.'
8 So now, my son, listen to my voice, to what I command you.
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