Genesis 27:11

And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man:

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Other Translations for Genesis 27:11

BSB
Jacob answered his mother Rebekah, "Look, my brother Esau is a hairy man, but I am smooth-skinned.
AKJV
And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man:
CPDV
He answered her: "You know that my brother Esau is a hairy man, and I am smooth.
ERV
And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man.
NHEB
Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, "Look, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man.
SMT
And Jacob will say to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother a man of hair, and I a smooth man:

Commentary for Genesis 27:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 27:11
Summary
Jacob fears deception discovered by touch detection
Event
Jacob expresses concern about impersonation
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative