Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
The eyes
Bible References
The eyes
Genesis 27:1
Isaac was old and going blind. He called his older son Esau and said to him: Son! Esau answered: Here I am.
1 Samuel 3:2
Eli was lying down in his usual place. His eyes became dim and he could not see.
1 Samuel 4:15
Eli was now ninety-eight years old and almost completely blind.
Kissed
Genesis 27:27
He came close and kissed him. He smelled the smell of his garments. Then he blessed him and said: See, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field Jehovah has blessed.
Genesis 31:55
Early the next morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban left and went back home.
Genesis 45:15
He kissed all his brothers and wept on them. Afterward his brothers talked with him.
1 Kings 19:20
Elisha then left his bulls and ran after Elijah. He said: Let me kiss my father and mother good-bye and then I will go with you. Elijah answered, All right, go back. I am not stopping you!