Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 25:28
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Genesis25:28
28 And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison : but Rebekah loved Jacob .
Not simply nor chiefly because he pleased his palate, but because this was an evidence of his sons great respect and affection to him, that he would take such pains and incurre such hazards to which that course of Life exposed him that he might please and serve his Father.
Upon better grounds, both because of his more pious and meek temper, and because of the oracle and promise of God.
Marginal references: Heb. venison was in his mouth.
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