Isaac Prepares to Bless Esau but Jacob Arrives

And now take thy hunting weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and hunt and catch me (venison), my son,

and make me savoury meat, such as my soul loveth, and bring it to me that I may eat, and that my soul may bless thee before I die."

But Rebecca heard Isaac speaking to Esau. And Esau went forth early to the field to hunt and catch and bring home to his father.

And Rebecca called Jacob, her son, and said unto him: "Behold, I heard Isaac, thy father, speak unto Esau, thy brother, saying: