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Genesis 25:23,33
And the LORD said unto her, Two nationsare in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; andthe one people shall be stronger thanthe other people; and the elder shall serve the younger…

Genesis 43:9
I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever:

1 Samuel 14:24-28,36-45
And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursedbe the man that eatethany food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tastedany food…

“Your curse be on me, my son.
Rebekah takes full responsibility for the potential consequences of the deception. This reflects the cultural context where a curse was a serious matter, often believed to have tangible effects. Her willingness to bear the curse underscores her determination to see Jacob receive the blessing, which she believes is his rightful due. This phrase also foreshadows the later separation between Jacob and Rebekah, as Jacob flees to avoid Esau's wrath, and they never see each other again.

Just obey my voice
Rebekah's insistence on obedience highlights the authority of parental figures in ancient Near Eastern culture. This command echoes the broader biblical theme of obedience to God's voice, as seen inDeuteronomy 28, where blessings and curses are contingent upon obedience to God's commands.

and go get them for me.”
Rebekah instructs Jacob to fetch the goats, which will be used to deceive Isaac into giving Jacob the blessing meant for Esau. This act of deception is pivotal in the narrative, leading to Jacob's eventual journey and transformation. The use of goats is significant, as goats were common in sacrificial practices, and this deception can be seen as a perversion of the sacrificial system. This event sets the stage for Jacob's later encounters with God, where he learns the importance of integrity and faithfulness.

“His mother replied” (Genesis 27:13a) centers the narrative on Rebekah.

• Rebekah has taken the lead ever since she overheard Isaac (Genesis 27:5), acting on the earlier prophecy that “the older shall serve the younger” (Genesis 25:23).

• Her maternal influence on Jacob echoes parental preference seen earlier: “Isaac loved Esau, but Rebekah loved Jacob” (Genesis 25:28).

• Scripture records this as real history, showing how family dynamics can shape crucial moments in God’s redemptive plan, much like Joseph’s brothers’ choices later serve God’s purposes (Genesis 50:20).

“Your curse be on me, my son” (Genesis 27:13b) reveals Rebekah’s willingness to assume any blame.

• She offers to bear potential consequences—an echo of others who later volunteer to suffer for loved ones: Moses inExodus 32:32 and Paul inRomans 9:3.

• YetDeuteronomy 27:16 warns, “Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother,” showing the gravity of her proposal.

• Ultimately only Christ truly takes the curse for others (Galatians 3:13), so Rebekah’s offer points forward, though imperfectly, to that greater substitution.

“Just obey my voice” (Genesis 27:13c) stresses immediate submission to maternal authority.

• Children are called to obey parents (Ephesians 6:1), and Jacob complies.

• However,Acts 5:29 reminds that obedience to God outranks obedience to any human authority when they conflict. Rebekah’s plan clashes with honesty, showing how obedience can become misplaced when detached from God’s moral standard.

• The phrase mirrors her earlier command inGenesis 27:8, highlighting the pressure Jacob feels.

“and go get them for me” (Genesis 27:13d) moves from planning to action.

• Jacob must fetch the goats (Genesis 27:9) that will impersonate Esau’s game—an everyday task bent toward deception.

• Immediate action underscoresJames 1:14–15: desire, when conceived, gives birth to sin, and sin gives birth to death; small steps quickly snowball.

• The directive also shows how sin often masquerades as simple obedience, reminding us that “to obey is better than sacrifice” (1 Samuel 15:22) when the obedience is to the Lord.

Genesis 27:13 captures a pivotal exchange: Rebekah assumes the burden of any curse, urges Jacob to obey her, and propels the scheme forward. Her maternal devotion is real, yet her method—deception—reveals human weakness. The verse warns that even earnest intentions can stray from God’s righteousness, foreshadows the true Substitute who will bear the curse, and illustrates how quickly sin moves from conversation to action.