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Genesis 27:15

goodly. Hebrew desires. Figure of speech Metonymy (of the Adjunct), App-6, put for the things desired or coveted (2 Chronicles 36:10; Isaiah 64:11.Lamentations 1:10; Lamentations 1:10).

raiment. All raiment in the East to this day marks the social rank and position of the wearer. Among the Bedouins, the chief and his eldest son wear. distinctive garment. This accounts for Jacob's desire here, and his act with Joseph (Genesis 37:3). Being the garment of the firstborn it doubtless denoted also his official and priestly position. Here, Hebrew. beged (compare Exodus 28:2; Exodus 28:4; Exodus 35:19; Leviticus 10:6; Leviticus 21:10), used of sacred things. Not the word rendered clothes in Deuteronomy 29:5. No wonder Esau is called "profane" when he sold this his birthright (Hebrews 12:16).

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  • Marginal Notes in the King James Version (1611)

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  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    goodly raiment. Heb. desirable. Genesis 27:27...

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