Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Genesis 27:2-9 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

2. Isaac replied, “I am old and might die at any time.

3. So take your bow and arrows, then go out in the fields, and kill a wild animal.

4. Cook some of that tasty food that I love so much and bring it to me. I want to eat it once more and give you my blessing before I die.”

5. Rebekah had been listening, and as soon as Esau left to go hunting,

6. she said to Jacob, “I heard your father tell Esau

7. to kill a wild animal and cook some tasty food for your father before he dies. Your father said this because he wants to bless your brother with the Lord as his witness.

8. Now, my son, listen carefully to what I want you to do.

9. Go and kill two of your best young goats and bring them to me. I'll cook the tasty food that your father loves so much.