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and give you the blessing of Abraham, to you, and to your seed with you, that you may inherit the land where you travel, which God gave to Abraham."

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The Intentional Blessing

Commentators highlight that this blessing is distinct from the one Jacob received through deception. Here, Isaac, now fully aware of God's will, intentionally and formally bestows 'the blessing of Abraham' upon Jacob. Matthew Henry describes this blessing as 'more full' and a 'gospel blessing,' signifying the official transfer of the covenant promise to the next generation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 28:1–22

18th Century

Theologian

קהל qâhāl — “congregation.”

מחלת māchălat — Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.”

לוּז l…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 28:1–22

19th Century

Bishop

THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29).

THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 28:4

17th Century

Pastor

And give you the blessing of Abraham, to you, and to your
seed with you
Which was pro…

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Matthew Henry

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…