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And it came to pass , that when Isaac was old , and his eyes were dim , so that he could not see , he calledEsau his eldestson, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.
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And he said , Behold now, I am old , I know not the day of my death:
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Now therefore take , I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison* ;
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And make me savoury meat, such as I love , and bring it to me, that I may eat ; that my soul may bless thee before I die .
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And Rebekahheard when Isaacspake to Esau his son. And Esauwent to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.
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And Rebekahspake unto Jacob her son,saying , Behold, I heard thy fatherspeak unto Esau thy brother,saying ,
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Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat , and bless thee before the LORDbefore my death.
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Now therefore, my son,obey my voice according to that which I command thee.