Genesis 27:6

6 Rebekah spoke to her son Jacob. "I just overheard your father talking with your brother, Esau. He said,

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 fix me a hearty meal, the kind that you know I like, and bring it to me to eat so that I can give you my personal blessing before I die."
5 Rebekah was eavesdropping as Isaac spoke to his son Esau. As soon as Esau had gone off to the country to hunt game for his father,
6 Rebekah spoke to her son Jacob. "I just overheard your father talking with your brother, Esau. He said,
7 'Bring me some game and fix me a hearty meal so that I can eat and bless you with God's blessing before I die.'
8 "Now, my son, listen to me. Do what I tell you.
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