Genesis 27:28

May God give you dew from heaven, a share in the earth’s fertile places, and plenty of corn and wine.

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In The King James Version

Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine:

In Context

27As he came near and kissed him, he smelled the smell of his garment, and blessed him: See, the smell of my son is as that of fields blessed by the Lord.

29May peoples be subject to you, and nations bow down to you. Be master over your brothers. Let your mother’s sons bow down before you, Cursed be all who curse you. and blessed be all who bless you.

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Cross References

Genesis 27:39Then Isaac his father answered him: “You will live far from earth’s fertile places, and away from the dew of heaven.

Genesis 49:20Asher, his food is rich, and he provides royal dainties.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 27:19-30

The Fraud of Jacob. ( b. c. 1760.) 18 And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son? 19 And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy firstborn; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me. 20 And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the Lord thy God brought it to me. 21 And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may… Read the whole commentary →

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