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First, That from him should come the Messiah, who should have a sovereign dominion on earth. It was that top-branch of his family which people should serve and nations bow down to. See Nu 24:19, Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, the star and sceptre, Nu 24:17. Jacob's dominion over Esau was to be only typical of this, Ge 49:10.
Secondly, That from him should come the church, which should be particularly owned and favoured by Heaven. It was part of the blessing of Abraham, when he was first called to be the father of the faithful Ge 12:3), I will bless those that bless thee; therefore, when Isaac afterwards confirmed the blessing to Jacob, he called it the blessing of Abraham, Ge 28:4. Balaam explains this too, Nu 24:9.
Note, It is the best and most desirable blessing to stand in relation to Christ and his church, and to be interested in Christ's power and the church's favours.
24 And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am. 25 And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s venison,
that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank.
26 And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me,
my son.
27 And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his
raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed:
The aromatic odors of the Syrian fields and meadows, often impart a strong fragrance to the person and clothes, as has been noticed by many travellers.
28 therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven,
and the fatness of the earth,
and plenty of corn and wine:
Yet it was far short of Jacob's blessing. For him God had reserved some better thing.