Genesis 27:13

Contemporary English Version 1995

Rebekah insisted, “Let his curse fall on me! Just do what I say and bring me the meat.”

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Everyone answered, “We and our own families will take the blame for his death!”

The woman said, “I hope your decision doesn't cause any problems for you. But if it does, you can blame me.”

Then she said: Sir, please let me explain!

I promise to bring him back safely, and if I don't, you can blame me as long as I live.

Now, my son, listen carefully to what I want you to do.

But Jacob said, “Promise me your birthrights, here and now!” And that's what Esau did.

and he told her: “Your two sons will become two separate nations. The younger of the two will be stronger, and the older son will be his servant.”

So Jacob brought the meat to his mother, and she cooked the tasty food that his father liked.

Now listen carefully and do what I say. Go to the home of my brother Laban in Haran

and she encouraged her son to sin against the Lord. He followed the evil example of King Ahab and his descendants.