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Genesis 27:8

What does Genesis 27:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 27:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 27:8 means

Rebekah's urgent command to Jacob, "obey my voice," highlights her forceful and manipulative influence over her son. She positions herself as the authority figure in this immediate situation, demanding unquestioning compliance. This parental instruction is a classic example of how a well-intentioned desire to see God's will fulfilled can lead to morally questionable actions, demonstrating a lack of faith in God's ability to achieve His purposes without human deceit.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Now, my son, do what I say.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Now therefore, my son, follow my counsel:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And now, my son, hearken to my voice in that which I command thee.

Context

Having informed Jacob of Isaac's intentions, Rebekah now issues a direct command. This verse is the turning point where Rebekah moves from reporting to commanding, initiating the active phase of the deception. It's followed immediately by her specific instructions for Jacob to procure the animals, solidifying her role as the orchestrator of the scheme.

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

v.8This passage

v.9Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savory food for thy father, such as he loveth:

Cross references

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

  • Acts 4:19

    But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:

  • Ephesians 6:1

    Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

  • 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 27:43

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

  • 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.

  • Acts 5:29

    But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.

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