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A Question of Confusion
Commentator John Gill notes that Isaac asks, "Who are you?" because he hears a voice that sounds more like Esau's than the one he had just blessed. This highlights Isaac's lingering suspicion and confusion, setting the stage for the shocking revelation that follows.
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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
John Gill
On Genesis 27:32
17th Century
Pastor
And Isaac his father said to him, who are you ?
&c.] Hearing another voice more like Esau's than what he had heard b…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 27:30–40
17th Century
Minister
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…