Genesis 27:43

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

Bible in Basic English

So now, my son, do what I say: go quickly to Haran, to my brother Laban;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now therefore, my son, hear my voice: arise and flee to Laban my brother to Haran:

Free Bible Version

So, my son, listen carefully to what I tell you. Leave immediately and go to my brother Laban in Haram.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now therefore my sonne, heare my voyce, arise, and flee thou to Haran to my brother Laban,

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

One Unity Resource Bible

Now therefore, my son, sh'ma ·hear obey· my voice. Arise, flee to Laban [White], my brother, in Haran [Mountaineer].

Translation for Translators

So now, my son, listen carefully to what I am telling you. Escape quickly and go and stay with my brother Laban, in Haran town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now therefore, my son, obey me and flee to Laban, my brother, in Haran.

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice: and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

World English Bible

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice. Arise, flee to Laban, my brother, in Haran.

Young's Literal Translation

and now, my son, hearken to my voice, and rise, flee for thyself unto Laban my brother, to Haran,

Context

Esau’s Lost Hope

⁴²When the words of her older son Esau were relayed to Rebekah, she sent for her younger son Jacob and told him, “Look, your brother Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you.⁴³So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran.⁴⁴Stay with him for a while, until your brother’s fury subsides—

Summary

In this verse, Rebekah advises her son Jacob to flee to her brother Laban's house in Haran to escape the wrath of his brother Esau, who was planning to kill him for deceiving their father Isaac. This event marks the consequences of Jacob's deception in receiving the blessing meant for Esau. It also sets the stage for Jacob's journey to Haran, where he will eventually meet his future wife Rachel and begin a new chapter in his life. The verse showcases the themes of family conflict, deception, and divine providence, illustrating how God works through imperfect individuals to fulfill His plans.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice,.... Hearken to what I say, and do according to it, as he had already in many instances, and particularly in a late one, in which he succeeded, and therefore had good reason to attend to her advice and direction, see Gen 27:13, and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother, to Haran; where Laban her brother, dwelt.

Genesis 27:43

Esau’s Lost Hope

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Berean Standard Bible

So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

Bible in Basic English

So now, my son, do what I say: go quickly to Haran, to my brother Laban;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now therefore, my son, hear my voice: arise and flee to Laban my brother to Haran:

Free Bible Version

So, my son, listen carefully to what I tell you. Leave immediately and go to my brother Laban in Haram.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now therefore my sonne, heare my voyce, arise, and flee thou to Haran to my brother Laban,

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

One Unity Resource Bible

Now therefore, my son, sh'ma ·hear obey· my voice. Arise, flee to Laban [White], my brother, in Haran [Mountaineer].

Translation for Translators

So now, my son, listen carefully to what I am telling you. Escape quickly and go and stay with my brother Laban, in Haran town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now therefore, my son, obey me and flee to Laban, my brother, in Haran.

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice: and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

World English Bible

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice. Arise, flee to Laban, my brother, in Haran.

Young's Literal Translation

and now, my son, hearken to my voice, and rise, flee for thyself unto Laban my brother, to Haran,