The eyes of Israel were dim with age … could not see: see 27.1, in which these words were also said in the context of a blessing.

Brought them: that is, “brought his sons” or “took the boys.”

For kiss see 27.26.

Quoted with permission from Reyburn, William D. and Fry, Euan McG. A Handbook on Genesis. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1997. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .