Genesis 27:3
“Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison ;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now therefore, take, I pray thee, thy weapons,.... Or "thy vessels", or "instruments" (n), his instruments of hunting:…
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
Thy weapons - The original word כלי keley signifies vessels and instruments of any kind; and is probably used here for a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 27:1-5
Here is, I. Isaac's design to make his will, and to declare Esau his heir. The promise of the Messiah and the land of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
thy weapons The quiver and bow are the huntsman's weapons. Esau as "a man of the field" (Gen 25:27) is to go out "to the…