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Genesis 27:6

What does Genesis 27:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:6 means

Rebekah recounts Isaac's instruction to Esau, demonstrating her full awareness of the conversation. Her immediate sharing of this information with Jacob reveals her alignment with God's earlier prophecy that the elder would serve the younger, and her determination to see Jacob receive the blessing intended for Esau. This conversation marks the initiation of her manipulative plan, drawing Jacob into the deception.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Rebekah said to Jacob, her son, Your father said to your brother Esau in my hearing,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Rebekah hath spoken unto Jacob her son, saying, `Lo, I have heard thy father speaking unto Esau thy brother, saying,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

She said to her son Jacob: I heard thy father talking with Esau, thy brother, and saying to him:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Rebecca spoke to Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak to Esau thy brother, saying,

Context

This verse marks the beginning of Rebekah's direct involvement in the deception, immediately following her overhearing the conversation between Isaac and Esau. It sets up her explanation of Isaac's plan to Jacob, laying the groundwork for her instructions and Jacob's crucial decision to participate. This is where the conspiracy truly begins to take shape.

v.5And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.

v.6This passage

v.7Bring me venison, and make me savory food, that I may eat, and bless thee before Jehovah before my death.

Cross references

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

  • Genesis 25:28

    Now Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: and Rebekah loved Jacob.

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