King James Version:
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And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Then his father Yitz'chak said to him,"Come close now, and kiss me, my son."
Berean Standard Bible:
Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come near and kiss me, my son.”
American Standard Version:
And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And his father{H1} Isaac{H3327} said{H559} unto him, Come near{H5066} now, and kiss{H5401} me, my son{H1121}.
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Commentary for Genesis 27:26
Genesis 27:26 is a part of the narrative involving Isaac, his sons Esau and Jacob, and the theme of blessing and birthright. In the historical context of the Ancient Near East, the birthright was a crucial institution, granting the firstborn son a double portion of the inheritance and a leadership role in the family. Additionally, the patriarchal blessing was a significant and irreversible spiritual pronouncement, bestowing prosperity, fertility, and divine favor upon the recipient.
In this verse, Isaac, who is old and blind, believes he is blessing his firstborn son Esau. He asks Esau (who is actually Jacob in disguise) to come close and kiss him, which is a gesture of affection and confirmation of identity. This moment is pivotal as it signifies Isaac's acceptance of the person he believes to be Esau and the transfer of the blessing. The verse reflects themes of deception, as Jacob, with the help of his mother Rebekah, has disguised himself as Esau to steal the blessing meant for his brother. It also touches on the complexity of family dynamics, the struggle for paternal approval, and the sovereignty of God in human affairs, as this event sets the stage for the later reconciliation between Jacob and Esau and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham's lineage.
The verse encapsulates the tension between human fallibility and divine providence, as the actions of the characters, driven by their desires and deceptions, are woven into the larger tapestry of God's unfolding plan for His people. This story also serves as a precursor to the theme of God's choice not always aligning with human expectation or societal norms, as Jacob, the younger son, is chosen over Esau to continue the covenantal line.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H3327
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִצְחָק
Transliteration: Yitschâq
Pronunciation: yits-khawk'
Description: from צָחַק; laughter (i.e. mochery); Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham; Isaac. Compare יִשְׂחָק. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); 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. - Strong's Number: H5066
There are 112 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָגַשׁ
Transliteration: nâgash
Pronunciation: naw-gash'
Description: a primitive root; to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to present; figuratively, to adduce an argument; by reversal, to stand back; (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. - Strong's Number: H5401
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשַׁק
Transliteration: nâshaq
Pronunciation: naw-shak'
Description: a primitive root (identical with נָשַׂק, through the idea of fastening up; compare חָזַק, חָשַׁק); to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons; armed (men), rule, kiss, that touched. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [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.