Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 27:1-46
Jacob receives Isaac’s blessing (26:34-28:9)The custom in ancient times was for the father of the household to confirm the birthright on his firstborn son by giving his special blessing just before he died. People considered this blessing to be more than just a promise; they saw it as a prophecy that carried God’s favour. Isaac knew that God’s will was for Jacob, not Esau, to receive the firstborn’s blessing (see 25:23). Yet he was determined to give the blessing to Esau, even though Esau, by... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 27:16
Genesis 27:16. The skins of the kids of goats It is observed by Bochart, that, in the eastern countries, goats’ hair is very like the human. read more