Genesis 27:8

8 Rebekah continued, "My son, listen carefully. Do what I tell you.

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

7 He said, 'Bring me a wild animal. Prepare some tasty food for me to eat. Then I'll give you my blessing before I die. The LORD will be my witness.' "

8 Rebekah continued, "My son, listen carefully. Do what I tell you.

9 Go out to the flock. Bring me two of the finest young goats. I will prepare tasty food for your father. I'll make it just the way he likes it.

10 I want you to take it to your father to eat. Then he'll give you his blessing before he dies."