King James Version
Genesis 27:8 in the King James Version says “Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.” — study this verse from Genesis chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.”
Genesis 27:8 · KJV
And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,
Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death.
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
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:
And thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, and that he may bless thee before his death.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Now therefore my son”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
“obey”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
“according to that which”
H834who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
This verse is found in the book of Genesis. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Genesis 27:8 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Genesis 27:8 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge