27:26-29
Isaac now asks Jacob to come forward to be close to him and he smells the garments. The smell seems to convince Isaac that this is indeed Esau and he then declares the blessing. The first part is for prosperity with his crops. Then, that the nations would serve him and bow down to him. He was to be “lord over his brothers”, and anyone who cursed him would themselves be cursed, and anyone who blesses him would themselves be blessed. This latter part is very similar to God’s words to Abraham (Gen 12:3).
29:30-36
Esau then returned to find out what had happened. He too brought delicious food and thought all was going to go well. Isaac wondered who he was, and then had a fit when he discovered that it was Esau. However, the blessing on Jacob stood and could not be revoked, even though Jacob came deceitfully. Esau asks to be blessed as well, but was told that Jacob had taken away the blessing. Esau seems to consider the birthright and blessing to be two different things. Even if we consider them as two different things, the first was certainly down to Esau’s impetuousness. Esau continues to plead for a blessing, but Isaac seems to think he has nothing more to give.
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