Of Asher he said, Blessed be Asher with children; Let him be acceptable to his brothers, Let him dip his foot in oil.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then he will leave a mark wherever he goes of holy unction. He possesses it himself, and he will impart it to others.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And of Asher he said
The tribe of Asher, as the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem:

[let] Asher [b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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.

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