genesis-49:26-27

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 49:22-27

He closes with the blessings of his best beloved sons, Joseph and Benjamin; with these he will breathe his last. I. The blessing of Joseph, which is very large and full. He is compared (Gen. 49:22) to a fruitful bough, or young tree; for God had made him fruitful in the land of his affliction; he owned it, Gen. 41:52. His two sons were as branches of a vine, or other spreading plant, running over the wall. Note, God can make those fruitful, great comforts to themselves and others, who have... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 49:26

The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors ,.... Jacob's blessings were greater and more numerous, both those which he himself had, and bestowed upon his offspring, than those that Abraham and Isaac had, he having more children than they, and blessings for everyone of them; whereas they each of them had but two, and one of these two were excluded the blessing: and besides, though these blessings were the same in substance bestowed on his progenitors, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 49:27

Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf ,.... All the three Targums apply this prophecy to the priests offering the daily sacrifice, morning and evening, in the temple, which stood in the lot of Benjamin, and dividing what was left, and eating it. But it respects the tribe itself, compared to a wolf for its fortitude, courage, and valour, as well as for its rapaciousness, it being a warlike tribe; and the Jewish writers F17 Targum Jon. Aben Ezra & Gersom, in loc. say, that it is compared to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:26

The blessing of thy father, etc. - The blessings which thy father now prays for and pronounces are neither temporal nor transitory; they shall exceed in their duration the eternal mountains, and in their value and spiritual nature all the conveniences, comforts, and delicacies which the everlasting hills can produce. They shall last when the heavens and the earth are no more, and shall extend throughout eternity. They are the blessings which shall be communicated to the world by means of the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:27

Verse 27 27.Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf. Some of the Jews think the Benjamites are here condemned; because, when they had suffered lusts to prevail, like lawless robbers, among them, they were at length cut down and almost destroyed by a terrible slaughter, for having defiled the Levite’s wife. Others regard it as an honorable encomium, by which Saul, or Mordecai was adorned, who were both of the tribe of Benjamin. The interpreters of our own age most inaptly apply it to the apostle Paul,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:1-33

The patriarchal blessing, or the last words of Jacob, I. THE SONS OF LEAH . 1. The blessing on Reuben . 2. The blessings on Simeon and Levi . It is only by a species of irony that the words pronounced on the authors of the Shechem massacre can be styled a blessing. 3. The blessing upon Judah . Recalling probably the part which his fourth son had played with reference to Benjamin, Jacob fervently declares that Judah should be— 4. The blessing on Zebulun .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:1-33

Last words. Jacob's benediction on his sons was a prophetic treasure, to be kept in store by future generations, and a foundation on which much faith could afterwards be built.. It has been called "the last full bloom of patriarchal prophecy and theocratic promise." The central point, the blessing on the royal tribe of Judah. The corresponding eminence being given to Joseph. The Israel blessing to the one, the Jacob blessing to the other. In each case we distinguish— 1. The earthly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:22-26

Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall —literally, son of a fruit tree, Joseph ; son o/a fruit tree at the well ; daughters run over the wall . The structure of the clauses, the order of the words, the repetition of the thoughts, supply a glimpse into the fond emotion with which the aged prophet approached the blessing of his beloved son Joseph. Under the image of a fruit tree, probably a vine, as in Psalms 80:1-19 ;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:26

The separated one, or Joseph a type of Christ. Joseph was separated from his brethren— I. IN HIS FATHER 'S AFFECTIONS . Jacob loved him more than any of his other sons. So was Christ the only-begotten and well-beloved Son of the Father. II. IN HIS PERSONAL CHARACTER . Joseph brought unto Jacob the evil report that he heard circulating about his brethren, thus proving that he had no sympathy with their wicked ways. So Christ was " holy, harmless, undefiled, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:27

Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf (literally, a wolf, he shall tear in pieces ): in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil. The prediction alludes to the warlike character of the tribe of Benjamin, which was manifested in Ehud the judge ( 3:15 ), and Saul the king of Israel ( 1 Samuel 11:6-11 ; 1 Samuel 14:13 , 1 Samuel 14:15 , 1 Samuel 14:47 , 1 Samuel 14:48 ), who both sprang from Rachel's younger son. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 49:22-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 49:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 49:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:26

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 49:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:22-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:27

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