Gen 20:7, 27:39-40, 48:19-20, 49:8-10 | TSK | STEP | a prophet.The word {navi,} rendered a prophet, not only signifies one who foretell future events, but also an intercessor, instructor. See 1 Sa ch. 10. The title was also given to men eminent for eloquence and literary abilities: hence Aaron, because he was the spokesman of Moses to the Egyptian king, is called a prophet. pray. surely. all.

Genesis 20:7

a prophet.The word {navi,} rendered a prophet, not only signifies one who foretell future events, but also an intercessor, instructor. See 1 Sa ch. 10.

1Ki 18:1-46; 1Co 14:4The title was also given to men eminent for eloquence and literary abilities: hence Aaron, because he was the spokesman of Moses to the Egyptian king, is called a prophet.

Ex 4:16; 7:1; 12:1-3; 18:17; 7:1; 1Ch 16:22; Ps 25:14; 105:9-15

Heb 1:1

pray.

Le 6:4,7; 1Sa 7:5,8; 12:19,23; 2Sa 24:17; 1Ki 13:6; 2Ki 5:11; 19:2-4

Job 42:8; Jer 14:11; 15:1; 27:18; Jas 5:14-16; 1Jo 5:16; Re 11:5,6

surely.

18; 2:17; 12:17; Job 34:19; Ps 105:14; Eze 3:18; 33:8,14-16; Heb 13:4

all.

12:15; Nu 16:32,33; 2Sa 24:17

Genesis 27:39-40

Behold.

36:6-8; Jos 24:4; Heb 11:20

the fatness. or, of the fatness.

28It is here foretold, says Bp. Newton, that as to temporal advantages, the two brothers should be much alike. (See ver. 28.) Esau had cattle, beasts, and substance in abundance, and he went to dwell in Mount Seir of his own accord. When the Israelites desired leave to pass through the territories of Edom, the country abounded with fruitful fields and vineyards. (Nu 20:17.)

thy sword.

32:6; Mt 10:34

serve.

25:23; 2Sa 8:14; 1Ki 11:15-17; 2Ki 14:7,10; 1Ch 18:11-13

2Ch 25:11,12; Ps 60:8; Ob 1:17-21

that thou.

2Ki 8:20-22; 2Ch 21:8,10; 28:17