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It happened, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob had just gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.
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Providence in the Nick of Time
Commentators emphasize the dramatic timing of this verse. Jacob had "scarce gone out" when Esau arrived. Scholars note that the original Hebrew phrasing highlights this extreme closeness, suggesting it was not a coincidence but a clear sign of God's providence. God's plan was orchestrated down to the very moment to ensure the blessing went to Jacob according to His will.
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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
THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29).
THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.
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16th Century
Protestant
Jacob was yet scarce gone out. Here is also described the manner in which Esau was repulsed, a circumstance that contributed significantly…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of , blessing Jacob
So that h…
When Esau understood that Jacob had received the blessing, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry. The day is coming when those who now mak…
