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His father Isaac said to him, "Come near now, and kiss me, my son."
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A Final, Solemn Act
Commentators view Isaac's request for a kiss as the final, decisive moment before giving the blessing. Some see it as a solemn preparation, signifying that Isaac's suspicions were settled. Others suggest it might have been one last, subtle test, hoping the smell of his son's clothes would confirm his identity. In either case, it was the immediate prelude to the irrevocable blessing.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Come near now, and kiss me, my son. — This was the solemn preparation for the giving of the blessing. Isaac’s suspicions …
Baptist
And Isaac said to Jacob, Come near, please, that I may feel you, my son, whether you are my very son Esau or not.
And Jacob went…
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16th Century
Protestant
Come near now, and kiss me. We know that the practice of kissing was then in use, which many nations retain to this day. Profane men, howe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And his father Isaac said unto him After he had eaten and drunk, and the repast was over, and all were taken away:
Jacob, with some difficulty, gained his point and received the blessing. This blessing is in very general terms. No mention is made of the distingu…
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