Introduction / Review
In our shiur on Parshat Toldot, we identified two categories of blessings to explain the nature of Yitzchak's blessings:
The more general term "bracha" we used in reference to a blessing of personal destiny, such as prosperity or power, given by a father to his son [or sons]. A good example of "bracha" is the blessing of prosperity and leadership that Yitzchak originally intended to bestow upon Esav, but was 'stolen' by Yaakov. (See 27:27-29.)
Towards the conclusion of Sefer Breishit, the "bechira" process ends when God chooses all of the children of Yaakov (the last of the Avot). (See Board #1.) Then, towards the end of Yaakov's life, he bestows "brachot" - blessings of fertility, prosperity and success - upon all his children (see 49:1-28).
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