Genesis 27:13

The Message

“If it comes to that,” said his mother, “I’ll take the curse on myself. Now, just do what I say. Go and get the goats.”

Cross References

Genesis 25:33

Jacob said, “First, swear to me.” And he did it. On oath Esau traded away his rights as the firstborn. Jacob gave him bread and the stew of lentils. He ate and drank, got up and left. That’s how Esau shrugged off his rights as the firstborn. * * *

Genesis 27:14

So he went and got them and brought them to his mother and she cooked a hearty meal, the kind his father loved so much.

Genesis 27:8

“Now, my son, listen to me. Do what I tell you. Go to the flock and get me two young goats. Pick the best; I’ll prepare them into a hearty meal, the kind that your father loves. Then you’ll take it to your father, he’ll eat and bless you before he dies.”

2 Samuel 14:9

“I’ll take all responsibility for what happens,” the woman of Tekoa said. “I don’t want to compromise the king and his reputation.”

Matthew 27:25

The crowd answered, “We’ll take the blame, we and our children after us.”