# Now

This does not mean "at this moment," but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.

# flee to Laban

"leave here quickly and go to Laban"

# for a while

"for a period of time"

# until your brother's fury subsides

"until you brother calms down"

# until your brother's anger turns away from you

No longer being angry is spoken of as if the anger turns to a different direction away from the person. AT: "until he is no longer angry with you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# Why should I lose you both in one day?

Rebekah uses a question to emphasize her concern. AT: "I do not want to lose both of you in one day!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# I lose you both in one day

It is implied that if Esau kills Jacob, then they will execute Esau as a murderer. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# I lose

This is a polite way of referring to her sons dying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/obey]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/laban]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/haran]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicaltimeday]]