Genesis 27:14
And he went, and fetched, and brought [them] to his mother: and his mother made savoury meat, such as his father loved.
And he went {H3212}, and fetched {H3947}, and brought {H935} them to his mother {H517}: and his mother {H517} made {H6213} savoury meat {H4303}, such as his father {H1} loved {H157}.
So he went, got them and brought them to his mother; and his mother prepared them in the tasty way his father loved.
So Jacob went and got two goats and brought them to his mother, who made the tasty food his father loved.
And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother: and his mother made savory food, such as his father loved.
Cross-References
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Genesis 27:31
And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me. -
Genesis 27:4
And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring [it] to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die. -
Psalms 141:4
Incline not my heart to [any] evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties. -
Genesis 27:9
Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth: -
Luke 21:34
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and [so] that day come upon you unawares. -
Genesis 27:17
And she gave the savoury meat and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob. -
Genesis 27:7
Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death.
Commentary
Context of Genesis 27:14
Genesis 27:14 is a pivotal moment in the narrative of Jacob and Esau, illustrating Jacob's immediate obedience to his mother Rebekah's deceptive plan. The preceding verses (Genesis 27:1-5) describe Isaac, old and blind, instructing Esau to hunt game and prepare a savory meal so he could bless him before his death. Rebekah, overhearing this and favoring Jacob, devises a scheme to secure the blessing for Jacob instead (Genesis 27:6-10). This verse details Jacob's action in response to his mother's instruction, setting the stage for the infamous deception that follows.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The phrase "savoury meat" translates the Hebrew word ืึทืึฐืขึทืึดึผืื (*maแนญสฟammรฎm*), which refers to highly desired, delicious food, often prepared for a special occasion or for someone with particular taste. It implies a specific type of meal that Isaac particularly loved and associated with Esau's hunting prowess. Rebekah's ability to replicate this "savoury meat" was crucial to the success of her deception.
Significance and Application
Genesis 27:14 marks the point of no return for Jacob and Rebekah's plan. Their actions, though rooted in human craftiness and deceit, ultimately serve to fulfill God's prior prophecy that "the elder shall serve the younger" (Genesis 25:23). However, the narrative does not condone the means used. The immediate result of this deception was significant family strife, including Esau's hatred for Jacob (Genesis 27:41) and Jacob's subsequent flight from home.
For us today, this verse reminds us that while God's sovereign purposes will prevail, He does not require or approve of our sinful methods to achieve them. It encourages us to pursue righteousness and truth in our relationships, trusting God to work out His will through integrity rather than deceit. The story of Jacob's acquisition of the blessing, beginning with this act of obedience to his mother's plan, serves as a powerful illustration of the complex interplay between human choices and divine providence.
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