In Genesis 27:5 of the King James Version of the Bible, the story unfolds with Rebecca overhearing a conversation between her husband Isaac and their son Esau. Isaac is instructing Esau to prepare a meal of venison for him to eat so that he may bless him before his death. However, Rebecca, who favored their other son Jacob, decided to intervene. She quickly devises a plan to deceive Isaac, knowing that Jacob could receive the blessing instead. Rebecca then instructs Jacob to bring her two goats from the flock and prepares a savory dish for Isaac in a way that would make him believe it was Esau. Despite initially being hesitant about the plan, Jacob ultimately agrees to go along with Rebecca’s scheme, showing his willingness to deceive his father in order to receive his brother’s blessing. This act of deception sets off a chain of events that will have far-reaching consequences for the entire family.
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