Genesis 27:23
And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.In other versions
And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands. So he blessed him.
ASV
And he did not make out who he was, because his hands were covered with hair like his brother Esau's hands: so he gave him a blessing.
BBE
And he did not discern him, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands; and he blessed him.
DBY
He didn't recognize him, because his hands were hairy, like his brother, Esau's hands. So he blessed him.
WEB
And he hath not discerned him, for his hands have been hairy, as the hands of Esau his brother, and he blesseth him,
YLT
And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.
ENG
And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: So he blessed him.
WBT
Isaac did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him.
BSB
In context
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.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Esau