Holy Scripture
Genesis 27:8
A church father on this verse
“See a mother's affection, or rather God's designs: He it was who prompted her to make plans and also made sure all turned out well. Do you see the mother's excellent planning? See also Jacob's circumspection in showing his mildness of manner in his reply. "He replied to his mother, 'My brother Esau is hairy, whereas m…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
8Now then, my son, hearken to me, as I command thee.
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In context
6And Rebekah said to Jacob her younger son, Behold, I heard thy father speaking to Esau thy brother, saying,
7Bring me venison, and prepare me meats, that I may eat and bless thee before the Lord before I die.
— Genesis 27:8 —
9And go to the cattle and take for me thence two kids, tender and good, and I will make them meats for thy father, as he likes.
10And thou shalt bring them in to thy father, and he shall eat, that thy father may bless thee before he dies.