Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Now then, my son, do exactly what I tell you!
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.
Holman Bible
Now obey every order I give you, my son.
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:
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 some wild game and prepare for me some tasty food. Then I will eat it and bless you in the presence of the Lord before I die.' 8 Now then, my son, do exactly what I tell you! 9 Go to the flock and get me two of the best young goats. I'll prepare them in a tasty way for your father, just the way he loves them.
Cross References
Genesis 27:13
So his mother told him, "Any curse against you will fall on me, my son! Just obey me! Go and get them for me!"
Genesis 25:23
and the Lord said to her, "Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples will be separated from within you. One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger."
Genesis 27:43
Now then, my son, do what I say. Run away immediately to my brother Laban in Haran.
Acts 4:19
But Peter and John replied, "Whether it is right before God to obey you rather than God, you decide,
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than people.
Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.