Genesis 27:23
King James Version (KJV)
And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.
In context
21 And 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.
22 And 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.
23 And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.
24 And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am.
25 And 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.
Genesis 27:23 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.
- WEB World English Bible
- He didn’t recognize him, because his hands were hairy, like his brother Esau’s hands. So he blessed him.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Isaac did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.
- YLT Young'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,
- DBY Darby Translation
- And he did not discern him, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands; and he blessed him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: So he blessed him.