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The Ultimate Blessing
Commentators unanimously agree that Shem's blessing was the greatest possible: having the Lord (Yahweh) as his God. This wasn't about earthly power but about a unique covenant relationship. This prophecy established that the knowledge and worship of the one true God would be preserved through Shem's descendants, a lineage that would ultimately lead to the nation of Israel and the Messiah.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 9:18–29
18th Century
Theologian
- כנען kena‘an — “Kena‘an, bowed down.”
- נפץ nāpats — “break, scatter, spread.” פוּץ p…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 9:26
19th Century
Bishop
Blessed be Jehovah. —The greatness of Shem’s blessing is shown by its taking the form of a hymn of praise to Jehovah, the…
John Calvin
On Genesis 9:26
16th Century
Theologian
Blessed be the Lord God of Shem. Noah blesses his other children, but in a different manner, for he places Shem in the highest post of hon…
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John Gill
On Genesis 9:26
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, blessed be the Lord God of Shem
Shem was blessed before Japheth, because he was the first and principal…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 9:24–29
17th Century
Minister
Noah declares a curse on Canaan, the son of Ham; perhaps this grandson of his was more guilty than the rest. He shall be a servant of servants, tha…