1849
A.D.
George Leo Haydock
Catholic
1774–1849
“Jacob. The promises made to Abraham were confirmed to Isaac and Jacob. (Haydock) — These were also blessed in Abraham. (Worthington)”
The interpretation timeline
Sirach 44:25
Douay-Rheims
The Lord gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed his covenant upon the head of Jacob.
1 witness
Post-Reformation
c. 1650 – 1900Modern · 1953 →
The in-app commentary runs from the Fathers to the early-modern record, then stops — that's where the public-domain sources end, not where the reading does. For the modern reading, follow the sources directly.