Genesis 27:26

26 Then Isaac said, "Come close, son, and kiss me."

Genesis 27:26 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 27:26

And his father Isaac said unto him
After he had eat and drank, and the repast was over, and all were took away: come near now, and kiss me, my son;
which was desired either out of affection to him, excited by this instance of preparing such savoury and agreeable food; or else having some suspicion still, and willing to have more satisfaction before he proceeded further to bless, from the smell of his breath, and of his garments,

Genesis 27:26 In-Context

24 he pressed him, "You're sure? You are my son Esau?" "Yes. I am."

25 Isaac said, "Bring the food so I can eat of my son's game and give you my personal blessing." Jacob brought it to him and he ate. He also brought him wine and he drank.

26 Then Isaac said, "Come close, son, and kiss me."

27 He came close and kissed him and Isaac smelled the smell of his clothes. Finally, he blessed him, Ahhh. The smell of my son is like the smell of the open country blessed by God.

28 May God give you of Heaven's dew and Earth's bounty of grain and wine.