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A Blessing Confirmed
Commentators like Calvin and Henry emphasize that this blessing is different from the one Jacob stole. Isaac now gives it knowingly, willingly, and cheerfully. This second, intentional blessing served to remove any doubt from Jacob's mind and officially confirm him as the rightful heir of God's covenant promises to Abraham.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 28:1–22
18th Century
Theologian
קהל qâhāl — “congregation.”
מחלת māchălat — Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.”
לוּז l…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 28:1–22
19th Century
Bishop
John Calvin
On Genesis 28:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him. It may be asked whether the reason Isaac repeats again the benediction he had previously pronounc…
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John Gill
On Genesis 28:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Isaac called Jacob
Or therefore F4, because of what Rebekah had said to him, related in the latter pa…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 28:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Jacob had blessings promised concerning both this world and the world to come; yet goes out to a hard service. This corrected him for his deception…