Genesis 27:26

26 Then his father Yitz'chak said to him,"Come close now, 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 He asked, "Are you really my son 'Esav?"And he replied, "I am."
25 He said, "Bring it here to me, and I will eat my son's game, so that I can give you my blessing." So he brought it up to him, and he ate; he also brought him wine, and he drank.
26 Then his father Yitz'chak said to him,"Come close now, and kiss me, my son."
27 He approached and kissed him. Yitz'chak smelled his clothes and blessed Ya'akov with these words: "See, my son smells like a field which ADONAI has blessed.
28 So may God give you dew from heaven, the richness of the earth, and grain and wine in abundance.
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