See in Reader
1.1 KiB
Connecting Statement:
The background information that began in verse 5 continues here.
Rebekah spoke to Jacob
After Esau leaves (verse 5), Rebekah speaks to Jacob because of what she heard. "So when Esau went ... bring it back, Rebekah spoke to Jacob" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords)
to Jacob her son
Esau and Jacob were both sons of Isaac and Rebekah. The author calls Jacob "her son" to emphasize that she preferred Jacob over Esau.
See here
The phrase "see here" adds emphasis to what follows. Alternate translation: "Listen carefully"
He said, 'Bring me game and make me delicious food, that I may eat it and bless you in the presence of Yahweh before my death.'
This is a quotation within a quotation. It can be stated as an indirect quotation. Alternate translation: "He told Esau to hunt a wild animal, and to make the tasty meat that he loves. Then before he dies, your father will bless Esau in the presence of Yahweh." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations)