Genesis 27:43
New International Version
Now then, my son, do what I say: Flee at once to my brother Laban in Harran.

New Living Translation
So listen carefully, my son. Get ready and flee to my brother, Laban, in Haran.

English Standard Version
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice. Arise, flee to Laban my brother in Haran

Berean Standard Bible
So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran.

King James Bible
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

New King James Version
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice: arise, flee to my brother Laban in Haran.

New American Standard Bible
Now then, my son, obey my voice, and arise, flee to Haran, to my brother Laban!

NASB 1995
“Now therefore, my son, obey my voice, and arise, flee to Haran, to my brother Laban!

NASB 1977
“Now therefore, my son, obey my voice, and arise, flee to Haran, to my brother Laban!

Legacy Standard Bible
So now, my son, listen to my voice, and arise, flee to Haran, to my brother Laban!

Amplified Bible
So now, my son, listen and do what I say; go, escape to my brother Laban in Haran!

Christian Standard Bible
So now, my son, listen to me. Flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So now, my son, listen to me. Flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran,

American Standard Version
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

Contemporary English Version
Now listen carefully and do what I say. Go to the home of my brother Laban in Haran

English Revised Version
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So now, Son, obey me. Quick! Run away to my brother Laban in Haran.

Good News Translation
Now, son, do what I say. Go at once to my brother Laban in Haran,

International Standard Version
Son, you'd better do what I say! Get up, run off to my brother Laban in Haran,

Majority Standard Bible
So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran.

NET Bible
Now then, my son, do what I say. Run away immediately to my brother Laban in Haran.

New Heart English Bible
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice. Arise, flee to Laban, my brother, in Haran.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice: and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

World English Bible
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice. Arise, flee to Laban, my brother, in Haran.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and now, my son, listen to my voice, and rise, flee for yourself to my brother Laban, to Haran,

Young's Literal Translation
and now, my son, hearken to my voice, and rise, flee for thyself unto Laban my brother, to Haran,

Smith's Literal Translation
And now my son, hear to my voice: and arising escape for thyself to Laban my brother, to Haran.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now therefore, my son, hear my voice: arise and flee to Laban my brother to Haran:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, now my son, listen to my voice. Rise up and flee to my brother Laban, in Haran.

New American Bible
So now, my son, obey me: flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran,

New Revised Standard Version
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now therefore, my son, hearken to me; and arise, and go to Laban my brother, to Haran;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Now my son, hear my voice and arise, go to Laban my brother to Kharan;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Now therefore, my son, hearken to my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Now then, my son, hear my voice, and rise and depart quickly into Mesopotamia to Laban my brother into Charran.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Stolen Blessing
42When the words of her older son Esau were relayed to Rebekah, she sent for her younger son Jacob and told him, “Look, your brother Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you. 43So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran. 44Stay with him for a while, until your brother’s fury subsides—…

Cross References
Genesis 28:5
So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau.

Genesis 28:10
Meanwhile Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran.

Genesis 29:1
Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the people of the east.

Genesis 31:18
and he drove all his livestock before him, along with all the possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land in Canaan.

Genesis 35:1
Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.”

Genesis 46:1
So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.

Genesis 12:1
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.

Genesis 24:4
but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.”

Genesis 31:3
Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.”

Genesis 32:9
Then Jacob declared, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, the LORD who told me, ‘Go back to your country and to your kindred, and I will make you prosper,’

Genesis 33:18
After Jacob had come from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped just outside the city.

Genesis 35:27
Jacob returned to his father Isaac at Mamre, near Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), where Abraham and Isaac had stayed.

Exodus 2:15
When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well.

Hosea 12:12
Jacob fled to the land of Aram and Israel worked for a wife—for a wife he tended sheep.

Acts 7:2-4
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.


Treasury of Scripture

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; arise, flee you to Laban my brother to Haran;

obey.

Genesis 27:8,13
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee…

Genesis 28:7
And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padanaram;

Proverbs 30:17
The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

Haran.

Genesis 11:31
And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.

Genesis 12:4,5
So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran…

Genesis 28:10
And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran.

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Genesis 27
1. Isaac sends Esau for venison.
6. Rebekah instructs Jacob to obtain the blessing.
14. Jacob, feigning to be Esau, obtains it.
30. Esau brings venison.
33. Isaac trembles.
34. Esau complains, and by importunity obtains a blessing.
41. He threatens Jacob's life.
42. Rebekah disappoints him, by sending Jacob away.














So now
This phrase indicates a sense of urgency and immediacy. In the Hebrew text, the word "now" (עַתָּה, 'attah) often signifies a pivotal moment requiring immediate action. Rebekah is addressing Jacob with a sense of urgency, emphasizing the critical nature of the situation. This urgency reflects the gravity of Esau's anger and the potential danger Jacob faces, underscoring the need for swift action.

my son
Rebekah's use of "my son" (בְּנִי, beni) is both affectionate and authoritative. It highlights the close maternal bond and the protective instincts she has for Jacob. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, family ties were paramount, and a mother's guidance was often seen as divinely inspired. Rebekah's words carry the weight of both love and command, urging Jacob to heed her advice.

obey my voice
The phrase "obey my voice" (שְׁמַע בְּקֹלִי, shema beqoli) is a direct command. The Hebrew word "shema" means to hear or listen, but it also implies obedience. This reflects the biblical principle that true listening involves action. Rebekah is not merely asking Jacob to hear her words but to act upon them, emphasizing the importance of obedience to parental guidance, which is a recurring theme in Scripture.

and flee
The word "flee" (בְּרַח, berach) suggests a rapid escape from danger. In the biblical narrative, fleeing often indicates a temporary but necessary separation to preserve life or fulfill God's purposes. Jacob's flight is not just a physical escape but a step in God's larger plan for his life. This action parallels other biblical figures who fled to fulfill divine purposes, such as Moses and David.

at once
The immediacy of "at once" (לְךָ, lekha) reinforces the urgency of the situation. The Hebrew conveys a sense of immediacy and determination. Rebekah's insistence on immediate action underscores the peril Jacob faces and the need for prompt obedience. This urgency reflects the broader biblical theme of responding promptly to God's call or guidance.

to my brother Laban
Rebekah directs Jacob to her brother Laban, highlighting the importance of family alliances in the ancient world. Laban, residing in Haran, represents a place of refuge and safety. This familial connection is crucial, as it provides Jacob with a support network in a foreign land. The mention of Laban also foreshadows future events in Jacob's life, as he will spend many years with Laban, shaping his character and destiny.

in Haran
Haran is a significant location in biblical history, situated in the region of Paddan-aram. It was a center of trade and culture, and it holds historical importance as the place where Abraham's family settled before moving to Canaan. Haran represents both a physical and spiritual journey for Jacob, as he leaves his home to embark on a path that will ultimately lead to the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham. This journey is emblematic of the pilgrim life of faith, where believers are called to trust in God's provision and guidance.

Verses 43-45. - Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; - i.e. be guided by my counsel; a request Rebekah might perhaps feel herself justified in making, not only by her maternal solicitude for Jacob's welfare, but also from the successful issue of Her previous stratagem (vide on ver. 8) - and arise, flee thou - literally, flee for thyself (cf. Genesis 12:1; Numbers 14:11; Amos 7:12) - to Laban my brother to Haran (vide Genesis 11:31; 14:29); and tarry with him a few days, - literally, days some. The few days eventually proved to be at least twenty years (vide Genesis 31:38). It is not probable that Rebekah ever again beheld her favorite son, which was a signal chastisement for her sinful ambition for, and partiality towards, Jacob - until thy brother's fury turn away; until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, - the rage of Esau is here described by two different words, the first of which, חֵמָה, from a root signifying to be warm, suggests the heated and inflamed condition of Esau's soul, while the second, אֲפ, from אָנַפ, to breathe through the nostrils, depicts the visible manifestations of that internal fire in hard and quick breathing - and he forget that which thou hast done to him, - Rebekah apparently had conveniently become oblivious of her own share in the transaction by which Esau had been wronged. Then will I send, and fetch thee from thence - which she never did. Man proposes, but God disposes. Why should I be deprived also of you both in one day? I.e. of Jacob by the hand of Esau, and of Esau by the hand of the avenger of blood (Genesis 9:6; cf. 2 Samuel 14:6, 7; Calvin, Keil, Rosenmüller, Kalisch), rather than by his own fratricidal act, which would forever part him from Rebekah (Lange).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So now,
וְעַתָּ֥ה (wə·‘at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 6258: At this time

my son,
בְנִ֖י (ḇə·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1121: A son

obey
שְׁמַ֣ע (šə·ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

my voice
בְּקֹלִ֑י (bə·qō·lî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

and flee
בְּרַח־ (bə·raḥ-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 1272: To bolt, to flee suddenly

at once
וְק֧וּם (wə·qūm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

my brother
אָחִ֖י (’ā·ḥî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

Laban
לָבָ֥ן (lā·ḇān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3837: Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob

in Haran.
חָרָֽנָה׃ (ḥā·rā·nāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2771: Haran -- 'crossroads', a city in northern Mesopotamia


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