Genesis 27:15
“And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Rebekah took goodly garments of her eldest son Esau,.... Or "desirable" (q) ones, exceeding good ones:
which were…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 27:1-46
- Isaac Blessing His Sons The life of Isaac falls into three periods. During the first seventy-five years he is…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Goodly raiment - Mr. Ainsworth has a sensible note on this place. "The priest in the law had holy garments to minister…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 27:6-17
Rebekah is here contriving to procure for Jacob the blessing which was designed for Esau; and here,
I. The end was good,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the goodly raiment "Goodly," lit. "choice," "desirable." By this is meant the clothes worn by Esau on festivals and…