What is the meaning of Genesis 27:17? Then she • “Then” signals the moment Rebekah’s plan (Genesis 27:5-10) moves from preparation to action, underscoring God’s providential timing first foretold in Genesis 25:23. • Her initiative follows Isaac’s request to Esau (Genesis 27:4), showing how human choices intertwine with divine prophecy. handed • The verb pictures a deliberate transfer—Rebekah places the means of blessing directly into Jacob’s grasp (cf. Genesis 27:14; Proverbs 31:20-21). • By giving, she assumes full responsibility for the deception, anticipating Galatians 6:7’s principle that sowing actions reap results. her son Jacob • Scripture stresses “her son” (Genesis 25:28) to highlight maternal loyalty and the covenant line (Romans 9:10-13; Malachi 1:2-3). • Jacob, though the younger twin, is the chosen bearer of the promise first given to Abraham (Genesis 28:13-15). the tasty food • Isaac desired “savoring food” before blessing Esau (Genesis 27:4); Rebekah reproduces it to redirect the blessing. • Meals often precede covenant moments (Genesis 18:6-8; Exodus 24:9-11), hinting at the gravity of what follows. and bread • Bread—daily fare—completes the dish, evoking hospitality themes (Genesis 18:6) and foreshadowing the ultimate Bread of Life (John 6:35). • Including bread shows Rebekah’s thoroughness, mirroring God’s full provision (Psalm 23:5). she had made • Her personal preparation underscores hands-on involvement (Proverbs 31:15; Titus 2:5). • The phrase reminds us that while Isaac awaited Esau’s hunt, Rebekah relied on her own resources, illustrating human agency within God’s sovereign plan (Genesis 50:20). summary Rebekah, acting swiftly after hearing Isaac’s intentions, personally prepares and hands Jacob the meal. Each phrase reveals timing, deliberate action, covenant focus, and God’s overarching control—showing how even flawed human choices serve His unbreakable promise to advance the chosen line through Jacob. |
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