Genesis 27:8
“Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.”
Genesis 27:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Now, therefore, my son, follow my counsel:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
- DARBYDarby
- And now, my son, hearken to my voice in that which I command thee.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command you.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'And now, my son, hearken to my voice, to that which I am commanding thee:
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Now, my son, listen to my voice and do what I command you.
Context: Genesis 27
6And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,
7Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death.
8Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
9Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth:
10And thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, and that he may bless thee before his death.
About Genesis 27: Jacob Gets Esau's Birthright
Isaac plans to bless his older son Esau, but Rebekah and Jacob conspire to deceive Isaac so that Jacob receives the blessing instead.
Commentary
Genesis 27 is a chapter that tells the story of Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. It is a story of deception, rivalry, and ultimately, reconciliation.