Genesis 27:26

26 Then Jacob's father Isaac said to him, "Come here, my son. 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 "Are you really my son Esau?" he asked. "I am," Jacob replied.

25 Isaac said, "My son, bring me some of your wild meat to eat. Then I'll give you my blessing." Jacob brought it to him. So Isaac ate. Jacob also brought some wine. And Isaac drank.

26 Then Jacob's father Isaac said to him, "Come here, my son. Kiss me."

27 So Jacob went to him and kissed him. When Isaac smelled the clothes, he gave Jacob his blessing. He said, "It really is the smell of my son. It's like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed.

28 May God give you dew from heaven. May he give you the richness of the earth. May he give you plenty of grain and fresh wine.