Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Now obey every order I give you, my son.
New American Standard Bible
Now therefore, my son,
King James Version
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
International Standard Version
So now, my son, listen to what I have to say and pay attention to what I'm about to tell you.
A Conservative Version
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
American Standard Version
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
Amplified
So now, my son, listen [carefully] to me [and do exactly] as I command you.
Bible in Basic English
Now, my son, do what I say.
Darby Translation
And now, my son, hearken to my voice in that which I command thee.
Julia Smith Translation
And now my son, hear to my voice, according to that I command thee.
King James 2000
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So now, my son, listen to my voice, to what I command you.
Modern King James verseion
And now, my son, obey my voice according to what I command you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now therefore, my son, hear my voice in that which I command thee:
NET Bible
Now then, my son, do exactly what I tell you!
New Heart English Bible
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command you.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore my son, hearken unto my voice, - in that which I am commanding thee:
Webster
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice, according to that which I command thee.
World English Bible
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command you.
Youngs Literal Translation
'And now, my son, hearken to my voice, to that which I am commanding thee:
Themes
Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Covetousness » Instances of » jacob » In defrauding esau of his, father's blessing
Craftiness » Instances of » Obtaining isaac's blessing
Dishonesty » Instances of » Rebekah's craftiness in jacob's behalf
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob steals his father's blessing
Falsehood » Instances of » Rebekah and isaac, in the conspiracy against esau
Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Rebekah (rebecca) » Prompts jacob to deceive isaac
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » jacob » Defrauds » Esau
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 27:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob Steals Esau's Blessing
7 ‘Bring me the game and make a delicious meal for me to eat so that I can bless you in the Lord’s presence before I die.’ 8 Now obey every order I give you, my son. 9 Go to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, and I will make them into a delicious meal for your father—the kind he loves.
Cross References
Genesis 27:13
His mother said to him, “Your curse be on me, my son. Just obey me and go get them for me.”
Genesis 25:23
And the Lord said to her:
two people will come from you and be separated.
One people will be stronger than the other,
and the older will serve the younger.
Genesis 27:43
So now, my son, listen to me. Flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran,
Acts 4:19
But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it’s right in the sight of God for us to listen to you rather than to God, you decide;
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.
Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey