Genesis 27:25
“And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, bring it near to me,.... Being in a good measure satisfied that it must be Esau that was with him, he…
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…
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
did eat … drank The feast, consisting of food and drink, is the preliminary to the solemn ceremony of blessing, just as…