And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son: only obey my voice, and go fetch me them.
His mother said to him, 'Let any curse fall on me, my son. Just listen to what I'm telling you and go get those things for me.'
Rebekah is telling Jacob that she'll take responsibility for any consequences of their deception, urging him to trust her plan and follow through with it.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Isaac, the patriarch, is preparing to bless his eldest son Esau, but Rebekah, Jacob's mother, favors Jacob and plots to help him receive the blessing instead. She instructs Jacob to deceive Isaac by disguising himself as Esau to obtain the blessing meant for his brother. This story highlights the family tensions and the high value placed on patriarchal blessings in ancient Hebrew culture, where birthrights and family inheritance were crucial.
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