Genesis 28:1
Genesis 28:1 in Multiple Translations
So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded.
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
Then Isaac sent for Jacob, and blessing him, said, Do not take a wife from among the women of Canaan;
Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Don't marry a Canaanite woman,” he ordered him.
Then Izhak called Iaakob and blessed him, and charged him, and sayde vnto him, Take not a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
And Isaac calleth unto Jacob, and blesseth him, and commandeth him, and saith to him, 'Thou dost not take a wife of the daughters of Caanan;
Isaac called Jacob, blessed him, and commanded him, “You shall not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, saying: Take not a wife of the stock of Chanaan:
Then Isaac summoned Jacob, and gave him a blessing. He told him, “Do not marry a woman of the Canaan people-group.
Isaac sent somebody to get Jacob, and Jacob came to Isaac’s room. Then Isaac talked strongly to Jacob. Isaac said, “My son, don’t marry any women that live here in Canaan country.
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Genesis 28:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְרָ֥א
יִצְחָ֛ק
אֶֽל
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
וַ/יְבָ֣רֶךְ
אֹת֑/וֹ
וַ/יְצַוֵּ֨/הוּ֙
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ל֔/וֹ
לֹֽא
תִקַּ֥ח
אִשָּׁ֖ה
מִ/בְּנ֥וֹת
כְּנָֽעַן
וַ/יִּקְרָ֥א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יִצְחָ֛ק
Yitschâq
H3327
Isaac
N-proper
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
וַ/יְבָ֣רֶךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֹת֑/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וַ/יְצַוֵּ֨/הוּ֙
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֔/וֹ
Prep | Suff
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִקַּ֥ח
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
אִשָּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
מִ/בְּנ֥וֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Prep | N-fp
כְּנָֽעַן
Kᵉnaʻan
H3667
Canaan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 28:1
וַ/יִּקְרָ֥א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
יִצְחָ֛ק
Yitschâq
H3327
"Isaac"
N-proper
Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, means 'he laughs' and is the father of Esau and Israel. He is first mentioned in Genesis 17:19. Isaac is a key figure in the Bible, playing a role in the patriarchal stories.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.17.19; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Sarah (H8283); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); married to Rebekah (H7259); father of: Esau (H6215) and Israel (H3478) § Isaac = "he laughs" son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Isaac. Compare H3446 (יִשְׂחָק). See also: Genesis 17:19; Genesis 27:30; 2 Chronicles 30:6.
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
וַ/יְבָ֣רֶךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
אֹת֑/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
וַ/יְצַוֵּ֨/הוּ֙
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
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.
ל֔/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִקַּ֥ח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
אִשָּׁ֖ה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
מִ/בְּנ֥וֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
כְּנָֽעַן
Kᵉnaʻan
H3667
"Canaan"
N-proper
Canaan was a son of Ham and the name of the country where he lived, which is now modern-day Israel. The Canaanites were known for being merchants and traders, as seen in Genesis and other books.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.9.18; son of: Ham (H2526); brother of: Cush (H3568), Egypt (H4714) and Put (H6316); father of: Sidon (H6721), Heth (H2845), Jebusite (H2983), Amorite (H0567), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577) § merchant, trader
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: Canaan, merchant, traffick. See also: Genesis 9:18; Exodus 6:4; Psalms 105:11.
Study Notes — Genesis 28:1
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- Genesis 28:1 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 28:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 28:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 28:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 28:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 28:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 28:1
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 28:1
- Barnes' Notes on Genesis 28:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 28:1
- Sermons on Genesis 28:1
Context — Jacob’s Departure
1So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded.
2“Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. 3May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 28:3–4 | May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples. And may He give the blessing of Abraham to you and your descendants, so that you may possess the land where you dwell as a foreigner, the land God gave to Abraham.” |
| 2 | Genesis 24:3 | and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, |
| 3 | Genesis 27:46 | Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am weary of my life because of these Hittite women. If Jacob takes a Hittite wife from among them, what good is my life?” |
| 4 | Genesis 6:2 | the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose. |
| 5 | 2 Corinthians 6:14–16 | Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” |
| 6 | Genesis 26:34–35 | When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah. |
| 7 | Genesis 24:37 | My master made me swear an oath and said, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I dwell, |
| 8 | Genesis 27:27–33 | 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. May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth— an abundance of grain and new wine. May 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.” As soon as Isaac had finished blessing him and Jacob had left his father’s presence, his brother Esau returned from the hunt. He too made some tasty food, brought it to his father, and said to him, “My father, sit up and eat of your son’s game, so that you may bless me.” But his father Isaac replied, “Who are you?” “I am Esau, your firstborn son,” he answered. Isaac began to tremble violently and said, “Who was it, then, who hunted the game and brought it to me? Before you came in, I ate it all and blessed him—and indeed, he will be blessed!” |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 33:1 | This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death. |
| 10 | Joshua 22:7 | (To the half-tribe of Manasseh Moses had given land in Bashan, and to the other half Joshua gave land on the west side of the Jordan among their brothers.) When Joshua sent them to their homes he blessed them, |
Genesis 28:1 Summary
In Genesis 28:1, Isaac gives Jacob a very important command: do not marry a woman from the Canaanite people. This is because the Canaanites were a corrupt and idolatrous people, and Isaac wants to protect Jacob from their influence. This reminds us of the importance of being careful about the company we keep and the influences we allow in our lives, as seen in 1 Corinthians 15:33 and Proverbs 13:20. By following Isaac's example, we can learn to seek wisdom and guidance as we make important decisions, and to trust in God's plan for our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Isaac warn Jacob against marrying a Canaanite woman?
Isaac warned Jacob against marrying a Canaanite woman because the Canaanites were a corrupt and idolatrous people, and he wanted to protect Jacob from their influence, as seen in Genesis 28:1 and supported by the account of the corruption of the Canaanites in Genesis 13:13 and the warning against intermarriage in Exodus 34:15-16.
What is the significance of Isaac blessing Jacob before giving him this command?
Isaac blessing Jacob before giving him this command shows that Isaac is not only giving Jacob a command, but also imparting his paternal blessing and approval, as seen in Genesis 28:1, and is reminiscent of the blessing given by Isaac to Esau in Genesis 27:1-4, but with a different intent and outcome.
How does this command relate to God's larger plan for the Israelites?
This command is part of God's plan to set the Israelites apart from the surrounding nations and to preserve their unique identity and faith, as seen in Genesis 28:1 and Deuteronomy 7:1-6, where God commands the Israelites to avoid intermarriage with the nations of Canaan.
What can we learn from Isaac's example as a parent in this verse?
We can learn from Isaac's example the importance of giving our children guidance and wisdom as they make important life decisions, and of seeking to protect them from harmful influences, as seen in Genesis 28:1 and supported by the wisdom of Proverbs 22:6, which encourages parents to train their children in the way they should go.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can apply Isaac's warning against corrupting influences to my own life, and what steps can I take to avoid being drawn into sinful patterns?
- How can I, like Isaac, impart wisdom and guidance to those under my care, whether as a parent, mentor, or friend?
- What are some ways in which God is calling me to be set apart from the world, and how can I respond to that call in obedience and faith?
- How does this verse relate to the concept of 'holy separation' in the Bible, and what does that mean for my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 28:1
And Isaac called Jacob,.... Or therefore (d), because of what Rebekah had said to him, related in the latter part of the preceding chapter, he sent for Jacob to come to him from his tent or apartment
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 28:1
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan. Isaac called Jacob.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 28:1
GENESIS CHAPTER 28 Isaac calls Jacob; charges him not to marry a Canaanite, but one of his kindred in Padan-aram, ,2; confirms the blessing to him, ,4. Jacob obeys his father, and goes to Laban, . Esau perceiving this, marries one of his kindred, but of Ishmael’ s family, . Jacob journeys towards Haran; in his way takes of the stones of the place for pillows, ,11. In a dream sees a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, angels ascending and descending on it, . The Lord standing above it, renews his covenant concerning Canaan and the promised seed, &c., . Jacob awakened, acknowledges God’ s presence there, and is afraid, ,17; sets up the stones for a pillar, pours oil on it, . Names the place Beth-el, ; makes a vow to be the Lord’ s, if God will return him in peace, . 1760 Blessed him, confirmed his former blessing, being now thoroughly sensible both of God’ s purpose, and of his own duty, wishing him also a prosperous and successful journey, as the word is used, .
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 28:1
Genesis 28:1 And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.Ver. 1. Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him.] He doth not rate him, or rail at him. Anger must have an end. The prodigal’ s father met him and kissed him, when one would have thought he should rather have kicked him and killed him. Pro peccato magno, paululum supplicii satis est patri . Terent.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 28:1
XXVIII.(1) Isaac called Jacob. . . . —Though Rebekah’s primary motive was her concern for Jacob’s safety, yet we must not imagine that his marriage was a mere pretext. On the contrary, now that he was acknowledged as the firstborn, both he and she would have been abandoning his high position had they not arranged for the fulfilment of his duty in this respect. What is remarkable is the frankness of Isaac’s conduct. There is no attempt to substitute Esau for Jacob, nor to lessen the privileges of the latter, but with hearty cheerfulness he blesses the younger son, and confirms him in the possession of the whole Abrahamic blessing.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 28:1
CHAPTER XXVIII Isaac directs Jacob to take a wife from the family of Laban, 1, 2; blesses and sends him away, 3, 4. Jacob begins his journey, 5. Esau, perceiving that the daughters of Canaan were not pleasing to his parents, and that Jacob obeyed them in going to get a wife of his own kindred, 6-8, went and took to wife Mahalath, the daughter of Ishmael his father's brother, 9. Jacob, in his journey towards Haran, came to a certain place, (Luz, ver. 19,) where he lodged all night, 10, 11. He sees in a dream a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, on which he beholds the angels of God ascending and descending, 12. God appears above this ladder, and renews those promises which he had made to Abraham and to Isaac, 13, 14; promises Jacob personal protection and a safe return to his own country, 15. Jacob awakes, and makes reflections upon his dream, 16, 17. Sets up one of the stones he had for his pillow, and pours oil on it, and calls the place Beth-el, 18, 19. Makes a vow that if God will preserve him in his journey, and bring him back in safety, the stone should be God's house, and that he would give him the tenths of all that he should have, 20-22. NOTES ON CHAP.
XXVIII Verse 1. And Isaac called Jacob] See Clarke on Genesis 27:46. And blessed him] Now voluntarily and cheerfully confirmed to him the blessing, which he had before obtained through subtlety. It was necessary that he should have this confirmation previously to his departure; else, considering the way in which he had obtained both the birthright and the blessing, he might be doubtful, according to his own words, whether he might not have got a curse instead of a blessing. As the blessing now pronounced on Jacob was obtained without any deception on his part, it is likely that it produced a salutary effect upon his mind, might have led him to confession of his sin, and prepared his heart for those discoveries of God's goodness with which he was favoured at Luz.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 28:1
1. and blessed him] This mention of Isaac’s blessing of Jacob, without reference to the deception in chap. 27, is a clear indication of the distinctness of origin of this passage from that which precedes it. Thou shalt not … Canaan] Cf. Genesis 24:3. “The daughters of Canaan” cannot be distinguished from “the daughters of Heth” (Genesis 27:46).
Barnes' Notes on Genesis 28:1
- Jacob’s Journey to Haran 3. קהל qâhāl, “congregation.” 9. מחלת māchălat, Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.” 19.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 28:1
1. Called… blessed… charged — Isaac fully acquiesces in what he now knows to be the divine will. He follows the example of Abraham, his father, in seeking his son a wife from among his own kindred. Comp. Genesis 24:3-4.
Sermons on Genesis 28:1
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(Genesis) Genesis 28:1-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the focus is on Isaac calling Jacob and blessing him. Isaac instructs Jacob not to take a wife from the daughters of Canaan, but instead to go to Padenarum and marr |
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(Genesis) Genesis 28 Introduction by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not marrying someone who is not a believer in God. He uses examples from the Bible, such as Ahab and Jezebel, to illustrat |
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(Genesis) 44 - Jacob's Ladder: Grace Unsought, Unstinted and Unforgettable by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jacob and God. Jacob, who was not a prodigal son returning to God, was taken by surprise when God appeared to him. Desp |
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(Genesis) Genesis 33:18-20 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the sad and sordid chapter in the life of Jacob, who is now known as Israel. Jacob's life reflects a growth and development in his relationshi |
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(Exodus) Exodus 4:25-31 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Moses and Aaron in the book of Exodus. He highlights the moment when Moses and Aaron gather the elders of Israel and share the w |
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Man's Malady-God's Remedy 01 gen.3:1 by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing a previous discussion on the book of Genesis, focusing on man's malady of sin and God's remedy through sacrifice. The speaker emph |
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When the Children of God Mix With the World by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the divine intention for God's chosen people to remain separate from the world, highlighting the dangers of conforming to worldly ways. He illustrates that |