Genesis 27:6

6 she said to her son Jacob, “Listen. I overheard your father say to 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 my favorite dish, and bring it here for me to eat. Then I will pronounce the blessing that belongs to you, my firstborn son, before I die.”

5 But Rebekah overheard what Isaac had said to his son Esau. So when Esau left to hunt for the wild game,

6 she said to her son Jacob, “Listen. I overheard your father say to Esau,

7 ‘Bring me some wild game and prepare me a delicious meal. Then I will bless you in the LORD ’s presence before I die.’

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