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A Prophecy of Dominion
Commentators explain that this blessing promised Jacob's descendants dominion over other nations and preeminence within their own family. This was fulfilled historically through leaders like Joshua and David, and ultimately points to the universal reign of the Messiah, who would descend from Jacob.
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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 27:29
19th Century
Bishop
Let people serve you. —Heb., peoples. Up to this point the blessing had been general, but now Isaac bestows the …
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 27:21–29
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Genesis 27:29
16th Century
Theologian
Cursed be every one that curseth thee. What I have previously said must be remembered: namely, that these are not mere wishes, such as fat…
John Gill
On Genesis 27:29
17th Century
Pastor
Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee
Which was literally true in the times of Joshua and the judges, …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 27:18–29
17th Century
Minister
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…