Genesis 27:15

goodly. Hebrew desires. Figure of speech Metonymy (of the Adjunct), App-6 , put for the things desired or coveted (2 Chronicles 36:10 . Isaiah 64:11 .Lamentations 1:10; Lamentations 1:10 ).

raiment. All raiment in the East to this day marks the social rank and position of the wearer. Among the Bedouins, the chief and his eldest son wear a distinctive garment. This accounts for Jacob's desire here, and his act with Joseph (Genesis 37:3 ). Being the garment of the firstborn it doubtless denoted also his official and priestly position. Here, Hebrew. beged (compare Exodus 28:2 , Exodus 28:4 ; Exodus 35:19 . Leviticus 10:6 ; Leviticus 21:10 ), used of sacred things. Not the word rendered clothes in Deuteronomy 29:5 . No wonder Esau is called "profane" when he sold this his birthright (Hebrews 12:16 ).