בראשית, פרק כ״ז, פסוק י׳

Rebecca carefully guides the transfer of the blessings to Jacob, instructing him to serve the prepared food to his father. This critical moment requires both swift action from the son and spiritual readiness from the father. Although Rebecca gives clear instructions on what to do, she stops short of openly commanding Jacob to impersonate his brother Esau. She either expects Jacob to realize the necessity of this deception on his own, or the two have already quietly agreed upon the plan in advance [קונטרס חיבה יתירה].

The instruction for Isaac to eat the meal first is not merely about physical nourishment. The food is meant to bring him into a state of joy and contentment. This emotional preparation is essential for receiving divine inspiration, as the presence of God only rests upon a person who is in a state of happiness and a good heart [חזקוני]. Throughout this process, Rebecca operates with absolute confidence that her plan will succeed. When she speaks of the blessing Jacob will receive, she expresses complete certainty that it is guaranteed to happen. Her unwavering trust is rooted in the prophecy she received from God before her sons were even born, which revealed that the older brother would ultimately serve the younger [הכתב והקבלה].

In her instructions, Rebecca specifically mentions Isaac's approaching death. While it might seem disrespectful to speak bluntly about her husband passing away, she uses this reality to create a sharp sense of urgency, pushing Jacob to act immediately. At the same time, bringing up the end of Isaac's life serves to calm Jacob's fears about the fallout of their actions. She reassures him that even when the deception is eventually uncovered, Isaac will not take back the blessing. Instead, in his final days, he will fully accept and agree with what happened, leaving Jacob with no reason to be afraid [קונטרס חיבה יתירה].