Genesis 27:8

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

American Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

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.

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Cross References

Genesis 27:13And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son. Only obey my voice, and go fetch me them.

Acts 4:19But 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 6:1Children, obey your parents 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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