Genesis 27:9

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

አባትህ እንደሚወደው አጣፍጬ ጥሩ ምግብ እንድሠራለት፥ ወደ መንጋዎች ሂድና ሁለት የሰቡ የፍየል ጠቦቶችን አምጣልኝ፥

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Rebekah is speaking to her son Jacob. She tells him to go get two goats from the flock so she can prepare a meal that his father Isaac loves. The key message is about deception, as Rebekah is planning to trick Isaac.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you have to trick your friend into thinking you're someone else to win a prize. That's kind of what's happening here. Rebekah is asking Jacob to get some goats so she can make a special meal to trick his dad into giving him a special blessing.

Historical Background

This part of Genesis was likely written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It describes the ancestors of the Israelites and their actions. The cultural setting was nomadic, with herding animals being a significant part of their lifestyle.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of honesty. While Rebekah's actions led to short-term gain, they resulted in long-term family conflict. It's better to face challenges honestly than to deceive others.

Topics

• deception
• blessings
• parent-child relationships
• honesty
• consequences
• family conflict

Related Verses

• Genesis 25:27-34
• Genesis 27:1-46
• Proverbs 12:22
• 1 Corinthians 13:6
• Matthew 25:34-40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main reason Rebekah asks Jacob for the goats?

Rebekah wants to prepare a meal that Jacob's father, Isaac, loves. This is part of her plan to deceive Isaac and ensure that Jacob receives the blessing.

How does this verse relate to the theme of deception?

Rebekah's actions in this verse are part of a larger plan to deceive Isaac, who is blind, into blessing Jacob instead of his rightful heir, Esau.

What is the significance of the goats in this context?

The goats are essential to Rebekah's plan because the meat will be used to prepare a meal that Isaac likes, making it easier to deceive him into believing Jacob is Esau.

What lessons can we learn from this verse about honesty and truth?

This verse shows that while deception might seem to offer immediate benefits, it often leads to complications and consequences. It emphasizes the value of honesty and integrity.