What does Genesis 27:8 mean?

Genesis 27:8 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 27:8 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

6And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,

7Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death.

8Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.

9Go 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:

10And thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, and that he may bless thee before his death.

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