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Genesis 27:43

What does Genesis 27:43 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:43 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:43 means

Rebekah's firm command for Jacob to flee to her brother Laban in Haran underscores the urgency of the threat from Esau. This instruction initiates Jacob's long journey and a significant period of exile. Her directive, "obey my voice," mirrors her earlier command to deceive Isaac, highlighting her continuing manipulative influence, now used for Jacob's immediate safety.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And now, my son, hearken to my voice, and arise, flee to Laban my brother, to Haran;

Context

This verse presents Rebekah's direct command to Jacob regarding his escape, immediately following her informing him of Esau's murderous intent. This instruction to flee to Laban in Haran is the necessary and protective action. It leads directly to the explanation of why Jacob must only stay for a 'few days,' providing the rationale for the temporary exile.

v.42And the words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah; and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee.

v.43This passage

v.44and tarry with him a few days, until thy brother’s fury turn away;

Cross references

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

  • Genesis 27:8

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

  • Genesis 12:4

    So Abram went, as Jehovah had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.

  • Genesis 27:13

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

  • Genesis 28:7

    and that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Paddan-aram:

  • Proverbs 30:17

    The eye that mocketh at his father, And despiseth to obey his mother, The ravens of the valley shall pick it out, And the young eagles shall eat it.

  • Jeremiah 35:14

    The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are performed; and unto this day they drink none, for they obey their father’s commandment. But I have spoken unto you, rising up early and speaking; and ye have not hearkened unto me.

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