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A Statement of Deceit
Commentator John Gill clarifies that when Isaac says Jacob came with 'guile' or 'subtilty,' he is not praising Jacob's cleverness. Instead, he is stating the plain fact of the fraud and deceit. Isaac's words serve to explain to Esau how he was tricked, essentially excusing himself for bestowing the blessing on the wrong son.
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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 27:35
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, your brother came with subtilty The Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan, and so Jarchi, interpret it, "with wisd…
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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…