Genesis 27:19
“And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy firstborn; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy firstborn,.... Had he only said that he was his firstborn, he might have…
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
I am Esau thy first-born - Here are many palpable falsehoods, and such as should neither be imitated nor excused.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 27:18-29
Observe here, I. The art and assurance with which Jacob managed this intrigue. Who would have thought that this plain…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And Jacob said Jacob's reply combines (a) a statement of direct falsehood and (b) a specious assumption of virtue in the…
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