"... The story of Jacob and Rebekah is the next instance in which Genesis employs the שמע־קול phrase. Woven into the plot to deceive Isaac, “listening to the voice” of his mother creates sufficient tension. First, she overhears Isaac’s instructions to Esau and the blessing he will receive (Gen 27:5). She then instructs Jacob, saying, “Listen to my voice as I command you” (Genesis 27:8). The lexical connections persist, commanding Jacob to take (לקח) two goats while she gives (נתן) the prepared food to Jacob. The completion of the deception also centers upon eating a meal. These lexical connections are not as closely related to the parallel between Genesis 3 and 16, but do exist as the key actions of the story. Unlike the man and Abram, Jacob flinches before listening to the voice of his mother. He questions the feasibility of this plan (Genesis 27:11–12). I should note that the next appearances of שמע־קול within this story contrast each other. The first is meant to reassure Jacob where she says, “Let your curse be on me, my son; only obey my voice ...” (Genesis 27:13). However, the next instance where Esau has discovered their co-opting deceit and vows to kill Jacob contrasts the prior use of שמע־קול. Rebekah uses the emphatic imperative to save Jacob’s life: “my son, listen to my voice. Arise and flee ...” (Genesis 27:43) ..."