Genesis 27:27
Genesis 27:27 in Multiple Translations
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.
And 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 the LORD hath blessed:
And 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:
And he came near and gave him a kiss; and smelling the smell of his clothing, he gave him a blessing, and said, See, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field on which the blessing of the Lord has come:
So Jacob went over and kissed him, and Isaac could smell the clothes Jacob was wearing. So he went ahead with the blessing, saying to himself, “See—the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the Lord has blessed.”
And hee came neere and kissed him. Then he smellled the sauour of his garmentes, and blessed him, and sayde, Behold, the smelll of my sonne is as the smelll of a fielde, which the Lord hath blessed.
and he cometh nigh, and kisseth him, and he smelleth the fragrance of his garments, and blesseth him, and saith, 'See, the fragrance of my son [is] as the fragrance of a field which Jehovah hath blessed;
He came near, and kissed him. He smelled the smell of his clothing, and blessed him, and said, “Behold, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the LORD has blessed.
And 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 the LORD hath blessed:
He came near, and kissed him. And immediately as he smelled the fragrant smell of his garments, blessing him, he said: Behold the smell of my son is as the smell of a plentiful field, which the Lord hath blessed.
So Jacob came close to him, and his father kissed him on the cheek. Isaac smelled the clothes Jacob was wearing. They smelled like Esau’s clothes. So he said, “Truly, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that Yahweh has blessed.
So Jacob went close to Isaac and kissed him, and Isaac smelled the clothes that Jacob was wearing, those clothes that belonged to Esau. Then Isaac thought again, “Yes, I know that this is Esau.” Then Isaac asked God to be good to his son and to the people born into his son’s family later on. He said, “My son smells like land where God makes lots of good things grow.
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Genesis 27:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּגַּשׁ֙
וַ/יִּשַּׁק
ל֔/וֹ
וַ/יָּ֛רַח
אֶת
רֵ֥יחַ
בְּגָדָ֖י/ו
וַֽ/יְבָרֲכֵ֑/הוּ
וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר
רְאֵה֙
רֵ֣יחַ
בְּנִ֔/י
כְּ/רֵ֣יחַ
שָׂדֶ֔ה
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
בֵּרֲכ֖/וֹ
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יִּגַּשׁ֙
nâgash
H5066
to approach
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַ/יִּשַּׁק
nâshaq
H5401
to kiss
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֔/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וַ/יָּ֛רַח
rûwach
H7306
to smell
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
רֵ֥יחַ
rêyach
H7381
aroma
N-ms
בְּגָדָ֖י/ו
beged
H899
treachery
N-mp | Suff
וַֽ/יְבָרֲכֵ֑/הוּ
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
רְאֵה֙
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
רֵ֣יחַ
rêyach
H7381
aroma
N-ms
בְּנִ֔/י
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
כְּ/רֵ֣יחַ
rêyach
H7381
aroma
Prep | N-ms
שָׂדֶ֔ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בֵּרֲכ֖/וֹ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Perf-3ms | Suff
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 27:27
וַ/יִּגַּשׁ֙
nâgash
H5066
"to approach"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To approach or draw near, like Moses to the burning bush, and can also mean to worship or present an argument, as in Genesis 18:23.
Definition: : approach 1) to draw near, approach 1a) (Qal) to draw or come near 1a1) of humans 1a1a) of sexual intercourse 1a2) of inanimate subject 1a2a) to approach one another 1b) (Niphal) to draw near 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to approach, bring near, bring 1d) (Hophal) to be brought near 1e) (Hithpael) to draw near Also means: na.gash (נָגַשׁ ": bring" H5066H)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: (make to) approach (nigh), bring (forth, hither, near), (cause to) come (hither, near, nigh), give place, go hard (up), (be, draw, go) near (nigh), offer, overtake, present, put, stand. See also: Genesis 18:23; 1 Samuel 28:25; Psalms 91:7.
וַ/יִּשַּׁק
nâshaq
H5401
"to kiss"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To kiss or touch, also to equip with weapons, as seen in armed men or rulers. It appears in various forms, including a romantic kiss or a mode of attachment. In the Bible, it is used to describe intimate touch.
Definition: 1) to put together, kiss 1a) (Qal) to kiss 1b) (Piel) to kiss 1c) (Hiphil) to touch gently
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: armed (men), rule, kiss, that touched. See also: Genesis 27:26; 2 Samuel 14:33; Psalms 2:12.
ל֔/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וַ/יָּ֛רַח
rûwach
H7306
"to smell"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to smell or perceive, and is used in the Bible to describe how we sense and enjoy things, like a horse smelling its surroundings.
Definition: 1) (Hiphil) to smell, scent, perceive odour, accept 1a) of horse 1b) of delight (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: accept, smell, [idiom] touch, make of quick understanding. See also: Genesis 8:21; Judges 16:9; Psalms 115:6.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
רֵ֥יחַ
rêyach
H7381
"aroma"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pleasant aroma or fragrance, often associated with sacrifices to God. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe the soothing smell of offerings, and appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) scent, fragrance, aroma, odour 1a) scent, odour 1b) odour of soothing (technical term for sacrifice to God) Aramaic equivalent: re.ach (רֵיחַ "smell" H7382)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: savour, scent, smell. See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:14; Jeremiah 48:11.
בְּגָדָ֖י/ו
beged
H899
"treachery"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
וַֽ/יְבָרֲכֵ֑/הוּ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
רְאֵה֙
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
רֵ֣יחַ
rêyach
H7381
"aroma"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pleasant aroma or fragrance, often associated with sacrifices to God. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe the soothing smell of offerings, and appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) scent, fragrance, aroma, odour 1a) scent, odour 1b) odour of soothing (technical term for sacrifice to God) Aramaic equivalent: re.ach (רֵיחַ "smell" H7382)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: savour, scent, smell. See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:14; Jeremiah 48:11.
בְּנִ֔/י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
כְּ/רֵ֣יחַ
rêyach
H7381
"aroma"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pleasant aroma or fragrance, often associated with sacrifices to God. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe the soothing smell of offerings, and appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) scent, fragrance, aroma, odour 1a) scent, odour 1b) odour of soothing (technical term for sacrifice to God) Aramaic equivalent: re.ach (רֵיחַ "smell" H7382)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: savour, scent, smell. See also: Genesis 8:21; Numbers 15:14; Jeremiah 48:11.
שָׂדֶ֔ה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בֵּרֲכ֖/וֹ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms | Suff
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Genesis 27:27
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- Genesis 27:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 27:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 27:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 27:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 27:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 27:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 27:27
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 27:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 27:27
- Sermons on Genesis 27:27
Context — Isaac Blesses Jacob
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.
26Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son.”
27So 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.
28May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth— an abundance of grain and new wine. 29May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrews 6:7 | For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. |
| 2 | Psalms 65:10 | You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. |
| 3 | Hebrews 11:20 | By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future. |
| 4 | Genesis 26:12 | Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, |
| 5 | Hosea 14:6–7 | His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon. |
| 6 | Song of Solomon 4:11–14 | Your lips, my bride, drip sweetness like the honeycomb; honey and milk are under your tongue, and the fragrance of your garments is like the aroma of Lebanon. My sister, my bride, you are a garden locked up, a spring enclosed, a fountain sealed. Your branches are an orchard of pomegranates with the choicest of fruits, with henna and nard, with nard and saffron, with calamus and cinnamon, with every kind of frankincense tree, with myrrh and aloes, with all the finest spices. |
| 7 | Song of Solomon 7:12–13 | Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom— there I will give you my love. The mandrakes send forth a fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, new as well as old, that I have treasured up for you, my beloved. |
| 8 | Song of Solomon 2:13 | The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.” |
Genesis 27:27 Summary
In Genesis 27:27, Isaac blesses Jacob after smelling his clothing, which reminds him of a field blessed by the Lord. This verse shows us that God's blessings can come in unexpected ways, and that He is always working in our lives, even when we don't realize it (as seen in Romans 8:28). Isaac's blessing of Jacob is a reminder that God is sovereign and that His plans are always good (Jeremiah 29:11). This verse encourages us to trust in God's goodness and to seek His blessing in our lives, just like Jacob did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Isaac smelling Jacob's clothing in Genesis 27:27?
Isaac smelled Jacob's clothing and was reminded of the outdoors, which led him to bless Jacob, saying his smell was like a field blessed by the Lord, as seen in Genesis 27:27, similar to how God blessed the earth in Genesis 1:28.
Why did Isaac bless Jacob after smelling his clothing?
Isaac blessed Jacob because he believed the smell of his clothing was a sign of God's blessing, as stated in Genesis 27:27, and he wanted to pass on the blessing to his son, similar to how God blessed Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3.
Is Isaac's blessing of Jacob a reflection of God's sovereignty?
Yes, Isaac's blessing of Jacob, as seen in Genesis 27:27, reflects God's sovereignty, as it was God's plan for Jacob to receive the blessing, as stated in Genesis 25:23 and Romans 9:10-13.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual discernment?
This verse, Genesis 27:27, highlights the importance of spiritual discernment, as Isaac used his sense of smell to discern God's blessing on Jacob, similar to how we are called to discern God's will in our lives, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 12:2.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be blessed by the Lord, and how can we experience this blessing in our lives, as seen in Genesis 27:27 and Psalm 1:1-3?
- How can we, like Isaac, discern God's presence and blessing in our lives, and what role does faith play in this process, as discussed in Hebrews 11:1-6?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of Genesis 27:27 to our relationships with others, and how can we be a blessing to those around us, as seen in Matthew 5:13-16?
- What can we learn from Isaac's example about the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem uncertain, as seen in Genesis 27:27 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 27:27
And he came near, and kissed him,.... Jacob came near and kissed Isaac his father: and he smelled the smell of his raiment; which being not like the smell of a sheep coat, but of a field, might give
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 27:27
And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son? He came unto his father.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 27:27
Which is full of odoriferous herbs, and flowers, and fruits, and spices, with some of which Esau’ s garments might be perfumed in the chest wherein they were laid, as the manner now is. These garments smell not of the sheepcots and stables, as Jacob’ s do, but of the fields, in which Esau is conversant.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 27:27
Genesis 27:27 And 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 the LORD hath blessed:Ver. 27. As the smell of a field.] Compare Son 2:13; Son 4:12-14. Aristotle writes of a parcel of ground in Sicily that sendeth such a strong smell of fragrant flowers to all the fields and pasturages thereabouts, that no hound can hunt there, the scent is so confounded by the sweet smell of those flowers. Labour we so to resent heavenly sweetnesses, so to savour the things above, that we may have no mind to hunt after earthly vanities, &c. Alexander’ s body is said to be of such an exact constitution, that it gave a sweet scent where it went. Christ, the true body, smells so sweet to all heavenly eagles, that, being now lifted up, he draws them after him. Arist. Lib. de Mirab. Auscult.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 27:27
(27) As the smell of a field.—From the abundance of aromatic plants, the pastures of Palestine are peculiarly fragrant; but Isaac, deceived by the scent of Esau’s own garments, intended probably to contrast the pure sweetness of one whose life was spent in the open field with the less pleasant odour which Jacob would bring with him from the cattle-shed.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 27:27
Verse 27. The smell of my son is as the smell of a field] The smell of these garments, the goodly raiment which had been laid up in the house, was probably occasioned by some aromatic herbs, which we may naturally suppose were laid up with the clothes; a custom which prevails in many countries to the present day. Thyme, lavender, &c., are often deposited in wardrobes, to communicate an agreeable scent, and under the supposition that the moths are thereby prevented from fretting the garments. I have often seen the leaves of aromatic plants, and sometimes whole sprigs, put in eastern MSS., to communicate a pleasant smell, and to prevent the worms from destroying them. Persons going from Europe to the East Indies put pieces of Russia leather among their clothes for the same purpose. Such a smell would lead Isaac's recollection to the fields where aromatic plants grew in abundance, and where he had often been regaled by the scent.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 27:27
27. he smelled] The scent of the “field” forms the starting-point of the Oracle, or Song, of Blessing. The blessing is concerned not with the personal destiny of Jacob, but with the national history of the Israelite people. Cf. the blessing of Jacob on Joseph (Genesis 49:22 ff.). What “the smell of his raiment” had to do with “the goodly raiment” of Genesis 27:15, is not explained. as the smell of a field] Cf. Hosea 14:6, “and his smell as Lebanon.” Isaac’s words refer to the “field” of Genesis 25:27, Genesis 27:5, the country of the huntsman. Before Isaac’s mind rises up the picture of a rich and fruitful land. which the Lord hath blessed] i.e. by fertility. The versions prefix an adjective denoting “plenty” before the word “field.” LXX ἀγροῦπλήρους; Lat. agri pleni. Isaac’s utterance is in poetical form. The two clauses in this verse serve as a prelude to the blessing of Gen 27:28-29.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 27:27
27. Kissed him — With something of the nature of a Judas kiss.
Sermons on Genesis 27:27
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Blood Covenant - Part 10 by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of peace as mentioned in Philippians 4. He emphasizes the importance of taking every thought captive and surrendering all to God |
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10. the Key to Obedience Is Blessing by Denny Kenaston | This sermon emphasizes the importance of blessing our children with love and affirmation as a foundation for obedience and respect. It highlights the power of a continuous flow of |
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The Complacency of Fools by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by reading from Proverbs 1:29-32, emphasizing the consequences of rejecting knowledge and the fear of the Lord. He then discusses the current st |
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Hebrews 6:1-12 by Don McClure | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of interpreting Bible verses in their proper context. He shares a humorous story about someone randomly opening the Bible and |
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Tophet - the Beating of Drums - Part 2 by Robert Wurtz by Robert Wurtz II | This sermon delves into the importance of rightly interpreting events in our lives through the lens of salvation history as revealed in the Scriptures. It emphasizes the need to un |
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The Hovering Blessing by T. De Witt Talmage | T. De Witt Talmage preaches on the powerful story of Elijah praying for rain during a severe drought, emphasizing the humility, persistence, specificity, and confidence in Elijah's |
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Matthew 13:22, 23. the Explanation of the Latter Part of the Parable of the Sower. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the different kinds of hearers of the word of God, focusing on the thorny ground hearer whose heart is entangled by cares, riches, pleasures, and |