Genesis 27:8

Now, therefore my son, hearken unto my voice,—in that which I am commanding thee:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7Bring in for me game and make for me dainty meats, that I may eat; and let me bless thee in the presence of Yahweh before my death.

9Go, I pray thee, unto the flock, and fetch me from thence two kids of the goats, fine ones,—that I may make of them dainty meats for thy father such as he loveth:

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Cross References

Genesis 27:13And his mother said to him, Upon me, be thy reproach my son,—only hearken unto my voice and go fetch [them] for me.

Acts 4:19But, Peter and John, answering, said unto them—Whether it be right in presence of God, unto you, to be hearkening, rather than unto God, judge!

Ephesians 6:1Ye children, be obedient unto 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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