Genesis 27:8

8 Now, my son, listen carefully and do what I tell you:

Genesis 27:8 in Other Translations

8 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.

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

8 Now, my son, listen to me. Do exactly as I tell you.

8 "Now, my son, listen to me. Do what I tell you.

8 Now obey every order I give you, my son.

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 Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “Look, I overheard your father say to your brother Esau,

7 ‘Bring me some game and prepare me some tasty food to eat, so that I may give you my blessing in the presence of the LORD before I die.’

8 Now, my son, listen carefully and do what I tell you:

9 Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so I can prepare some tasty food for your father, just the way he likes it.

10 Then take it to your father to eat, so that he may give you his blessing before he dies.”

Cross References

• 1. ver 13,43