Genesis 27:26

26 Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son.”

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 Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he replied, “I am.”

25 “Serve me,” said Isaac, “and let me eat some of my son’s game, so that I may bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; then he brought him wine, and he drank.

26 Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son.”

27 So he came near and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothing, he blessed him and said: “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed.

28 May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth— an abundance of grain and new wine.