Genesis 27:25-29

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The Blessing for Jacob

²⁵Then Isaac said, “Bring me the food. I will eat it and bless you.” So Jacob gave him the food, and he ate it. Then Jacob gave him some wine, and he drank it.

²⁶Then Isaac said to him. “Son, come near and kiss me.” ²⁷So Jacob went to his father and kissed him. When Isaac smelled Esau’s clothes, he blessed him and said,

“My son smells like the fields
    the Lord has blessed.
²⁸May God give you plenty of rain,
    good crops, and wine.
²⁹May the nations serve you
    and many people bow down to you.
You will rule over your brothers.
    Your mother’s sons will bow down to you and obey you.
Whoever curses you will be cursed.
    Whoever blesses you will be blessed.”