Genesis 27:8

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

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7Bring for me provision, and make for me tasteful things, and I do eat, and bless thee before Jehovah before my death.

9Go, I pray thee, unto the flock, and take for me from thence two good kids of the goats, and I make them tasteful things for thy father, [such] as he hath loved;

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Cross References

Genesis 27:13and his mother saith to him, 'On me thy disesteem, my son; only hearken to my voice, and go, take for me.'

Acts 4:19and Peter and John answering unto them said, 'Whether it is righteous before God to hearken to you rather than to God, judge ye;

Ephesians 6:1The children! obey your parents in the Lord, for this is righteous;

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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