Genesis 27:23
“And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.”
Genesis 27:23 in 6 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands. So he blessed him.
- DARBYDarby
- And he did not discern him, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands; and he blessed him.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He didn't recognize him, because his hands were hairy, like his brother, Esau's hands. So he blessed him.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he hath not discerned him, for his hands have been hairy, as the hands of Esau his brother, and he blesseth him,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Isaac did not recognize him because his hands were hairy like Esau's. So he blessed him.
Context: Genesis 27
21And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not.
22And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.
23And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.
24And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am.
25And 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.
About Genesis 27: Jacob Gets Esau's Birthright
Isaac plans to bless his older son Esau, but Rebekah and Jacob conspire to deceive Isaac so that Jacob receives the blessing instead.
Commentary
Genesis 27 is a chapter that tells the story of Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. It is a story of deception, rivalry, and ultimately, reconciliation.