Bible Commentary

Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savory meat for thy father, such as he loveth: It is observable, that as Jacob deceived his father by a kid, so his sons deceived him by the same creature, Gen 37:31-33. I will … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 27:9”

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee. 8. obey my voice ] Jacob is Rebekah’s favourite; cf. Gen 25:28. Rebekah is prepared to deceive Isaac, in order that Jacob may obtain the coveted blessing. As in chap. 24, she shews energy and decision. She believes that Isaac’s blessing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 27:8”

Bring me venison, and make me savory meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death. 7. before the Lord ] i.e. in the presence of Jehovah, and in acknowledgment of His power, the human blessing will be pronounced, and will be effectual. The supposition that “before the Lord” means … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 27:7”

And Rebekah spoke unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying, Gen 27:6-10 Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth Rebekahs cunning plot in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 27:6”

And Rebekah heard when Isaac spoke to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt [for] venison, [and] to bring [it]. Verse 5. And Rebekah heard] And was determined, if possible, to frustrate the design of Isaac, and procure the blessing for her favourite son. Some pretend that she received a Divine … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 27:5”

And make me savory meat, such as I love, and bring [it] to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die. 4. that my soul may bless thee ] Cf. 19, 25, 31. See note on Gen 12:13. A sacrificial meal is not intended. The strengthening food is from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 27:4”

Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me [some] venison; 3. 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 field,” i.e. the open … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 27:3”

And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death: 2. I know not the day of my death ] Isaac expects that death is at hand, and fears lest he should die without having pronounced the blessing on his son. The dying utterance was deemed prophetic Gen 48:21, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 27:2”

And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, [here am] I. 1. Isaac was old ] According to P, Isaac was forty years old … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 27:1”

Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah. 35. a grief of mind ] Heb. bitterness of spirit. Cf. Gen 27:46, Gen 28:8. Isaac and Rebekah regarded a mixed marriage with the people of the land as a source of dishonour to the race; cf. Gen 24:3. By “a grief of mind” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 26:35”