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Genesis 27:26

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 27:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.
Genesis 27:26 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 27

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau`s hands. So he blessed him.
24And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am.
25And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son`s venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat. And he brought him wine, and he drank.
26And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.
27And he came near, and kissed him. And he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son Is as the smell of a field which Jehovah hath blessed.
28And God five thee of the dew of heaven, And of the fatness of the earth, And plenty of grain and new wine.
29Let peoples serve thee, And nations bow down to thee. Be lord over thy brethren, And let thy mother`s sons bow down to thee. Cursed be every one that curseth thee, And blessed be every one that blesseth thee.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And his father Isaac said unto him, etc.] 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,”
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