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Genesis 27:13

What does Genesis 27:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:13 means

Rebekah's defiant declaration, "Upon me be thy curse, my son," reveals her unwavering determination and a willingness to bear the consequences of the deception herself. This statement effectively removes Jacob's primary objection, freeing him to participate in the scheme without fear of divine retribution, at least in his mind. Her phrase "only obey my voice" reiterates her authoritative stance and manipulative control over Jacob.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son; only obey my voice, and go fetch me them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son: only obey my voice, and go fetch me them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son; only obey my voice, and go fetch me them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And his mother said, Let the curse be on me, my son: only do as I say, and go and get them for me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and his mother saith to him, `On me thy disesteem, my son; only hearken to my voice, and go, take for me.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And his mother said to him: Upon me be this curse, my son: only hear thou my voice, and go, fetch me the things which I have said.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And his mother said to him, On me [be] thy curse, my son! Only hearken to my voice, and go, fetch [them].

Context

This verse is Rebekah's decisive response to Jacob's apprehension about receiving a curse. It directly follows Jacob's expression of fear regarding discovery and a curse. This pivotal assurance from Rebekah removes Jacob's main reservation, thus enabling him to proceed with the deceptive plan, making his obedience now almost inevitable.

v.12My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse upon me, and not a blessing.

v.13This passage

v.14And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother: and his mother made savory food, such as his father loved.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 25:23

    And Jehovah said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, And two peoples shall be separated from thy bowels: And the one people shall be stronger than the other people; And the elder shall serve the younger.

  • Genesis 27:8

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

  • 1 Samuel 14:24

    And the men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until it be evening, and I be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted food.

  • 1 Samuel 14:36

    And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and take spoil among them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And they said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto thee. Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God.

  • Matthew 27:25

    And all the people answered and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

  • Genesis 25:33

    And Jacob said, Swear to me first; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

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