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Verse 27

Genesis 27:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Now, my son, listen to my voice and do exactly as I tell you.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Now, my son, do what I say.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now, therefore, my son, follow my counsel:

Free Bible Version

Now then, my son, listen to me and do exactly what I tell you.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe therefore, my sonne, heare my voyce in that which I command thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Now therefore, my son, sh'ma ·hear obey· my voice according to that which I enjoin you.

Translation for Translators

So now, my son, do what I am telling you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

'And now, my son, hearken to my voice, to that which I am commanding thee:

Context

Isaac Blesses Jacob

⁷‘Bring me some game and prepare me a tasty dish to eat, so that I may bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’⁸Now, my son, listen to my voice and do exactly as I tell you.⁹Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so that I can make them into a tasty dish for your father—the kind he loves.

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

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Summary

In this verse, Rebekah instructs her son Jacob on how to deceive his father, Isaac, in order to receive the blessing intended for his brother, Esau. This deception ultimately leads to a significant conflict within the family and highlights the consequences of dishonesty and manipulation. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of trying to achieve God's promises through deceitful means, emphasizing the importance of integrity and trust in God's timing and faithfulness.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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

Isaac Blesses Jacob

⁷‘Bring me some game and prepare me a tasty dish to eat, so that I may bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’⁸Now, my son, listen to my voice and do exactly as I tell you.⁹Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so that I can make them into a tasty dish for your father—the kind he loves.

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Berean Standard Bible

Now, my son, listen to my voice and do exactly as I tell you.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Now, my son, do what I say.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now, therefore, my son, follow my counsel:

Free Bible Version

Now then, my son, listen to me and do exactly what I tell you.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe therefore, my sonne, heare my voyce in that which I command thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Now therefore, my son, sh'ma ·hear obey· my voice according to that which I enjoin you.

Translation for Translators

So now, my son, do what I am telling you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

'And now, my son, hearken to my voice, to that which I am commanding thee: