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A Prophetic Act
Commentators explain that the patriarchal blessing was not just a father's sentimental wish, but a "legitimate sanction, divinely ordained" (Calvin). Isaac was acting as a prophet, officially appointing the heir of God's covenant promise. This event was a formal transfer of the spiritual lineage, not just family favoritism.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 27:1–46
18th Century
Theologian
The life of Isaac falls into three periods. During the first seventy-five years, he was contemporary with his father. For sixty-one more years, his…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 27:1–46
19th Century
Bishop
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 27:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
It is a sad misfortune to lose one's eyesight! How greatly, indeed, much more than we currently do, we ought to thank God for the preservation of o…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 27:1
16th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass that when Isaac was old. In this chapter Moses details, at length, a history that does not appear to be of great utili…
John Gill
On Genesis 27:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old
He is generally thought to be about one hundred and thirty seven years …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 27:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The promises of the Messiah, and of the land of Canaan, had come down to Isaac. Isaac was now about 135 years of age, and his sons were about 75. N…