Genesis 27:23
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And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.Isaac did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him.
In other translations
And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.Isaac did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Genesis 27:16And she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck:She also put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck.
- Hebrews 11:20By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.
- Romans 9:11-1211 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) 12 It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.11 Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, 12 not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”
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People: Esau