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Genesis 27:14

What does Genesis 27:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:14 means

Jacob's compliance with his mother's command marks his full entry into the deceptive plot. By fetching the goats, he actively participates in preparing the components for the false meal. Rebekah's subsequent action of making savory food, "such as his father loved," demonstrates her skill in culinary arts and her meticulous effort to replicate the desired meal, further highlighting the deliberate nature of their deception.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother: and his mother made savoury meat, such as his father loved.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So he went and got them and took them to his mother: and she made a meal to his father's taste.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he goeth, and taketh, and bringeth to his mother, and his mother maketh tasteful things, <FI>such<Fi> as his father hath loved;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He went, and brought, and gave them to his mother. She dressed meats, such as she knew his father liked.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he went, and fetched and brought [them] to his mother. And his mother prepared a savoury dish such as his father loved.

Context

This verse depicts Jacob's crucial act of obedience to Rebekah, which immediately follows her bold assurance regarding the curse. This practical step of procuring the animals leads directly to Rebekah preparing the meal and initiating Jacob's physical disguise. It moves the narrative from planning and persuasion to active implementation of the deceit.

v.13And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son; only obey my voice, and go fetch me them.

v.14This passage

v.15And Rebekah took the goodly garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son;

Cross references

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

  • Luke 21:34

    But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you suddenly as a snare:

  • Genesis 27:7

    Bring me venison, and make me savory food, that I may eat, and bless thee before Jehovah before my death.

  • Psalms 141:4

    Incline not my heart to any evil thing, To practise deeds of wickedness With men that work iniquity: And let me not eat of their dainties.

  • Genesis 27:31

    And he also made savory food, and brought it unto his father; and he said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son’s venison, that thy soul may bless me.

  • Genesis 27:17

    and she gave the savory food and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.

  • Proverbs 23:2

    And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.

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