Genesis 27:45 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 27:41-46

Here is, I. The malice Esau bore to Jacob upon account of the blessing which he had obtained, Gen. 27:41. Thus he went in the way of Cain, who slew his brother because he had gained that acceptance with God of which he had rendered himself unworthy. Esau's hatred of Jacob was, 1. A causeless hatred. He hated him for no other reason but because his father blessed him and God loved him. Note, The happiness of saints is the envy of sinners. Whom Heaven blesses, hell curses. 2. It was a cruel... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 27:45

Until thy brother's anger turn away from thee ,.... Which is repeated from the preceding verse, to carry on the connection: and he forget that which thou hast done to him ; in getting the blessing from him; being convinced that Jacob had done him no injury, and that he had no just cause of being angry with him, it being the will of God that he should have the blessing; and besides, having bought the birthright of him, the blessing belonged to him in course; or however would in time... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 27:45

Why should I be deprived also of you both - If Esau should kill Jacob, then the nearest akin to Jacob, who was by the patriarchal law, Genesis 9:6 , the avenger of blood, would kill Esau; and both these deaths might possibly take place in the same day. This appears to be the meaning of Rebekah. Those who are ever endeavoring to sanctify the means by the end, are full of perplexity and distress. God will not give his blessing to even a Divine service, if not done in his own way, on... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 27:45

Verse 45 45.Why should I be deprived of you both in one day ? Why does Rebekah fear a double privation? for there was no danger that Jacob, endued with a disposition so mild and placid, should rise up against his brother. We see, therefore, that Rebekah concluded that God would be the avenger of the iniquitous murder. Moreover, although God, for a time, might seem to overlook the deed, and to suspend his judgment, it would yet be necessary for him to withdraw from the parricide. Therefore, by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 27:41-46

The stolen blessing: a domestic drama.-4. Rebekah and Esau, or fratricide frustrated. I. THE MURDEROUS DESIGN OF ESAU . 1. The ostensible reason . "Because of the blessing wherewith his father had blessed Jacob." No argument can justify willful and deliberate homicide; least of all an excuse so lame and feeble as that of Esau. The blessing Jacob had obtained was one which he himself had formerly despised and practically sold; If Jacob had been guilty of stealing it from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 27:43-45

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice ;—i.e. be guided by my counsel; a request Rebekah might perhaps feel herself justified in making, not only by her maternal solicitude for Jacob's welfare, but also from the successful issue of Her previous stratagem ( vide on Genesis 27:8 )— and arise, flee thou —literally, flee for thyself (of. Genesis 12:1 ; Numbers 14:11 ; Amos 7:12 )— to Laban my brother to Haran ( vide Genesis 11:31 ; Genesis 14:1-24 :29); and tarry with him... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 27:1-46

- Isaac Blessing His SonsThe life of Isaac falls into three periods. During the first seventy-five years he is contemporary with his father. For sixty-one years more his son Jacob remains under the paternal roof. The remaining forty-four years are passed in the retirement of old age. The chapter before us narrates the last solemn acts of the middle period of his life.Genesis 27:1-4Isaac was old. - Joseph was in his thirtieth year when he stood before Pharaoh, and therefore thirty-nine when... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 27:44-45

Genesis 27:44-45 . Tarry with him a few days Which proved to be above twenty years. Why should I be deprived of you both in one day? Of one by murder, and the other by the hand of justice, (Genesis 9:6,) or by some remarkable stroke of divine vengeance, Acts 28:4. read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 27:45

why. ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6 . both. Jacob by Esau's hand, and Esau by the avenger of blood. Genesis 9:6 . read more