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Of Asher he said, Blessed be Asher with children; Let him be acceptable to his brothers, Let him dip his foot in oil.
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A Land Flowing with Oil
Commentators unanimously explain that the phrase "let him dip his foot in oil" was a prophecy of extreme abundance. The territory of Asher would be so rich in olive groves that oil, a valuable commodity, would be as plentiful as water, symbolizing immense material prosperity and God's provision.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rather, Blessed above the sons (that is, of Jacob, and most blessed among the sons of Jacob) be Asher; let him be the favored one of h…
19th Century
Anglican
Let Asher be blessed with children. —It can be translated “more blessed than all sons.” Rashi quotes an old saying, “You will not find amo…
Baptist
Then he will leave a mark wherever he goes of holy unction. He possesses it himself, and he will impart it to others.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And of Asher he said The tribe of Asher, as the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem:
[let] Asher [b…
All things will be sanctified to true believers; if their way is rough, their feet will be shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
