Genesis 27:8

Now, my son, do what I say.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

7Go and get some roe's meat and make me a good meal, so that I may be full, and give you my blessing before the Lord before my death.

9Go to the flock and get me two fat young goats; and I will make of them a meal to your father's taste:

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Cross References

Genesis 27:13And his mother said, Let the curse be on me, my son: only do as I say, and go and get them for me.

Acts 4:19But Peter and John in answer said to them, It is for you to say if it is right in the eyes of God to give attention to you more than to God:

Ephesians 6:1Children, do what is ordered by your fathers and mothers in the Lord: for this is right.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 27:7-18

6 And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying, 7 Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the Lord before my death. 8 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee. 9 Go 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: 10 And thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, and that he… Read the whole commentary →

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