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What does Genesis 27:5 mean?

"Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it."

— Genesis 27:5 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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He said, “See now, I am old. I don’t know the day of my death.

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Now therefore, please take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field, and take me venison.

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Make me savory food, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat, and that my soul may bless you before I die.”

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Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.

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Rebekah spoke to Jacob her son, saying, “Behold, I heard your father speak to Esau your brother, saying,

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‘Bring me venison, and make me savory food, that I may eat, and bless you before Yahweh before my death.’

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

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