Then she handed her son Jacob the tasty food and bread she had made.
Parallel translations
- WEB She gave the savory food and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.
- KJV And she gave the savoury meat and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.
- NKJV Then she gave the savory food and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.
- NASB She also gave the delicious meal and the bread which she had made to her son Jacob.
- NLT Then she gave Jacob the delicious meal, including freshly baked bread.
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Quick answer
Rebekah hands Jacob the prepared food and bread to take to his father.
Overview
With the disguise complete and the meal ready, she sends Jacob to carry out the deception. Her role as planner and provider is now finished; the outcome rests on Jacob. The verse marks the transition from preparation to the tense encounter with Isaac.
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