Genesis 27:27-29
“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:”
King James Version · the opening — all 3 verses are below
More of Genesis 27 on this siteGenesis 27:39-40
Isaac's prophetic blessing on Jacob — fruitfulness, dominion over nations and brethren, echoing the Abrahamic 'bless those who bless you.'
Read the whole passage — all 3 verses (KJV)
27:27And 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 the LORD hath blessed:
27:28Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine:
27:29Let people 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 he that blesseth thee.
Fulfillment References
Genesis 12:3 Hebrews 11:20 Genesis 25:23 Numbers 24:9
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe blessing carried to Jacob runs to Jesus (Heb. 11:20; Gal. 3:16) — the one God's promise advancing to its fulfillment.
JewishIsaac's irrevocable blessing on Jacob — the covenant blessing passing to Israel's line, treasured despite the manner of its obtaining.
CatholicThe covenant blessing transmitted to Jacob, carrying the Abrahamic promise toward Christ.
ProtestantHebrews 11:20 notes Isaac blessed Jacob 'concerning things to come' — the covenant line confirmed by faith.
OrthodoxThe patriarchal blessing carrying the promise forward.
DispensationalThe covenant blessing on Jacob/Israel, with national dominion in view.
AcademicA patriarchal blessing-oracle; 'bless those who bless you' echoes Gen. 12:3, framing Israel's identity.
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