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General Information:
Rebekah continues to speak to her younger son Jacob.
Now
This does not mean "at this moment," but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.
obey my voice as I command you
Rebekah said "my voice" to refer to what she was saying. AT: "obey me and do what I tell you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
I will make delicious food from them for your father, just like he loves
The word "delicious" refers to something that tastes very good. See how a similar sentence was translated in Genesis 27:4.
You will take it to your father
"Then take it to your father"
so that he may eat it, so that he may bless you
"and after he eats it, he will bless you"
he may bless you
The word "bless" refers to the formal blessing a father pronounces on his children.
before his death
"before he dies"