The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 27:5-17
Rebekah Arranges to have Jacob Blessed First v. 5. And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau, his son. This overhearing of Isaac's plan by Rebekah was due to the dispensation of God. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. v. 6. And Rebekah spake unto Jacob, her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau, thy brother, saying, v. 7. Bring me venison, and make me savory meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the Lord before my death. Rebekah made... read more
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 27:6-17
6-17 Rebekah knew that the blessing was intended for Jacob, and expected he would have it. But she wronged Isaac by putting a cheat on him; she wronged Jacob by tempting him to wickedness. She put a stumbling-block in Esau's way, and gave him a pretext for hatred to Jacob and to religion. All were to be blamed. It was one of those crooked measures often adopted to further the Divine promises; as if the end would justify, or excuse wrong means. Thus many have acted wrong, under the idea of being... read more