Holy Scripture
Genesis 27:3
A church father on this verse
“The fact that the prophet asks Esau for food by giving him an order signifies the call that the Word addresses to the first people when he asks them for the fruit of the works of justice, that justice which was considered to be a nourishment for the Father. In fact, the words "go out to the field, and hunt game for me…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
3Now then take thy weapons, both thy quiver and thy bow, and go into the plain, and get me venison,
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In context
1And it came to pass after Isaac was old, that his eyes were dimmed so that he could not see; and he called Esau, his elder son, and said to him, My son; and he said, Behold, I am here.
2And he said, Behold, I am grown old, and know not the day of my death.
— Genesis 27:3 —
4and make me meats, as I like them, and bring them to me that I may eat, that my soul may bless thee, before I die.
5And Rebekah heard Isaac speaking to Esau his son; and Esau went to the plain to procure venison for his father.