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God is the Source of Blessing
Jacob explicitly states that Joseph's past help and future prosperity come directly from "the God of thy father" and "the Almighty." Commentators emphasize that this is not a result of Joseph's own skill but a direct gift of God's covenant faithfulness. This serves as a reminder that all our strength, deliverance, and blessings are ultimately from God.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 49:1–33
18th Century
Theologian
מכרה mekêrāh — “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 49:22–26
19th Century
Bishop
Joseph. —The blessing of Joseph is, in many respects, the most remarkable of them all. Jacob, throughout this process, seems to be…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 49:24–27
19th Century
Preacher
Were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel); even by the God of thy father, who…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 49:25
16th Century
Theologian
Even by the God of your father. Again, he more fully affirms that Joseph had been delivered from death and exalted to such great dignity, …
John Gill
On Genesis 49:25
17th Century
Pastor
Even by the God of your father, who shall help you
The same with the mighty God of Jacob, by whom his hands had been…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 49:22–27
17th Century
Minister
The blessing of Joseph is very full. What Jacob says of him is history as well as prophecy. Jacob reminds him of the difficulties and fiery darts o…