Genesis 27:23

And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 27:23

BSB

Isaac did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him.

AKJV

And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.

CPDV

And he did not recognize him, because his hairy hands made him seem similar to the elder one. Therefore, blessing him,

ERV

And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.

NHEB

He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau. So he blessed him.

SMT

And he knew him not, for his hands were as the hands of Esau, his brother of hair: and he will praise him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 27:23

AndhediscernedH5234VerbhimnotbecausehishandsH3027Noun FemininewerehairyH8163ashisbrotherH251Noun Masculine Esau'sH6215Proper Name Masculine handsH3027Noun FemininesoheblessedH1288Verbhim

Commentary for Genesis 27:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 27:23

Summary

Father deceived by animal skins, grants blessing

Event

Isaac blesses Jacob believing he is Esau

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC