Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version She also covered his hands and the smooth part of his neck with the goatskins. New Living Translation She covered his arms and the smooth part of his neck with the skin of the young goats. English Standard Version And the skins of the young goats she put on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. Berean Standard Bible She also put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. King James Bible And she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck: New King James Version And she put the skins of the kids of the goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. New American Standard Bible And she put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. NASB 1995 And she put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. NASB 1977 And she put the skins of the kids on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. Legacy Standard Bible And she put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. Amplified Bible And she put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. Christian Standard Bible She put the skins of the young goats on his hands and the smooth part of his neck. Holman Christian Standard Bible She put the skins of the young goats on his hands and the smooth part of his neck. American Standard Version and she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck: Contemporary English Version She also covered the smooth part of his hands and neck with goatskins English Revised Version and she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck: GOD'S WORD® Translation She put the skins from the young goats on his hands and on the back of his neck. Good News Translation She put the skins of the goats on his arms and on the hairless part of his neck. International Standard Version She put some goat skins over his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. NET Bible She put the skins of the young goats on his hands and the smooth part of his neck. New Heart English Bible She put the skins of the young goats on his hands, and on the smooth of his neck. Webster's Bible Translation And she put the skins of the kids of the goats on his hands, and on the smooth part of his neck: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleShe also put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. World English Bible She put the skins of the young goats on his hands, and on the smooth of his neck. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand she has put the skins of the kids of the goats on his hands, and on the smooth of his neck, Young's Literal Translation and the skins of the kids of the goats she hath put on his hands, and on the smooth of his neck, Smith's Literal Translation And the nakedness of the skins of the shegoats, she put upon his hands and upon the smoothness of his neck. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the little skins of the kids she put about his hands, and covered the bare of his neck. Catholic Public Domain Version And she encircled his hands with little pelts from the young goats, and she covered his bare neck. New American Bible and with the goatskins she covered up his hands and the hairless part of his neck. New Revised Standard Version and she put the skins of the kids on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the back of his neck; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she wrapped the skin of a kid of the goats on his hands and upon the smooth of his neck. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she put on his arms the skins of the kids, and on the bare parts of his neck. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob's Deception…15And Rebekah took the finest clothes in the house that belonged to her older son Esau, and she put them on her younger son Jacob. 16 She also put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck. 17Then she handed her son Jacob the tasty food and bread she had made.… Cross References Genesis 25:23 and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.” Genesis 25:27-34 When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home. / Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob. / One day, while Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the field and was famished. ... Genesis 28:13-15 And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 29:25 When morning came, there was Leah! “What have you done to me?” Jacob said to Laban. “Wasn’t it for Rachel that I served you? Why have you deceived me?” Genesis 37:31-33 Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood. / They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.” / His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” Exodus 4:6-7 Furthermore, the LORD said to Moses, “Put your hand inside your cloak.” So he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, his hand was leprous, white as snow. / “Put your hand back inside your cloak,” said the LORD. So Moses put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, it was restored, like the rest of his skin. Leviticus 16:21-22 Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task. / The goat will carry on itself all their iniquities into a solitary place, and the man will release it into the wilderness. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” 1 Samuel 17:38-39 Then Saul clothed David in his own tunic, put a bronze helmet on his head, and dressed him in armor. / David strapped his sword over the tunic and tried to walk, but he was not accustomed to them. “I cannot walk in these,” David said to Saul. “I am not accustomed to them.” So David took them off. 2 Samuel 14:2 So Joab sent to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, “Please pretend to be a mourner; put on clothes for mourning and do not anoint yourself with oil. Act like a woman who has mourned for the dead a long time. 1 Kings 13:18 Then the prophet replied, “I too am a prophet like you, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the LORD, saying, ‘Bring him back with you to your house, so that he may eat bread and drink water.’” The old prophet was lying to him, 2 Kings 5:27 Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow. Psalm 55:21 His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed. Proverbs 12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Treasury of Scripture And she put the skins of the kids of the goats on his hands, and on the smooth of his neck: skins. Jump to Previous Covered Goats Goatskins Hands Kids Neck Part Skins Smooth YoungJump to Next Covered Goats Goatskins Hands Kids Neck Part Skins Smooth YoungGenesis 27 1. Isaac sends Esau for venison.6. Rebekah instructs Jacob to obtain the blessing. 14. Jacob, feigning to be Esau, obtains it. 30. Esau brings venison. 33. Isaac trembles. 34. Esau complains, and by importunity obtains a blessing. 41. He threatens Jacob's life. 42. Rebekah disappoints him, by sending Jacob away. She also put the skins of the young goats on his hands In this passage, Rebekah is helping Jacob deceive his father, Isaac, into giving him the blessing meant for Esau. The use of goat skins is significant, as it highlights the lengths to which Rebekah and Jacob are willing to go to deceive Isaac. The skins are used to mimic Esau's hairy hands, as described earlier in Genesis 25:25. This act of deception is a pivotal moment in the narrative, showcasing the theme of deceit and its consequences, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. The use of animal skins also foreshadows the sacrificial system that will be established later in the Mosaic Law, where goats and other animals are used for atonement. and on the smooth part of his neck. Persons / Places / Events 1. RebekahThe wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob. She orchestrates the deception of Isaac to secure the blessing for Jacob. 2. Jacob The younger son of Isaac and Rebekah, who is persuaded by his mother to deceive his father and receive the blessing meant for Esau. 3. Isaac The aging and blind patriarch who intends to bless his elder son Esau but is deceived by Jacob. 4. Esau The elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, who is the rightful recipient of the blessing but is supplanted by Jacob. 5. The Skins of the Young Goats Used by Rebekah to disguise Jacob as Esau, highlighting the lengths to which deception is employed. Teaching Points The Consequences of DeceptionDeception, even with seemingly good intentions, leads to long-term consequences and family discord. Believers are called to live truthfully and trust in God's timing and methods. God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs Despite human manipulation, God's sovereign plan unfolds. This encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate control over life's circumstances. The Importance of Integrity Jacob's account serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity. Christians are encouraged to pursue honesty and righteousness in their dealings with others. Family Dynamics and Favoritism The favoritism shown by Isaac and Rebekah towards their sons leads to division. Believers are reminded to practice fairness and love within family relationships. The Role of Faith in Uncertain Times Isaac's blessing, despite the deception, is an act of faith. Christians are encouraged to maintain faith in God's promises, even when circumstances are unclear. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 27:16?2. Why did Rebekah use "the skins of the young goats" on Jacob's hands? 3. How does Genesis 27:16 illustrate the consequences of deception within families? 4. What other biblical stories involve deception and its impact on relationships? 5. How can we ensure honesty in our family interactions today? 6. What lessons can we learn about trust and integrity from Genesis 27:16? 7. Why did Rebekah deceive Isaac in Genesis 27:16? 8. How does Genesis 27:16 reflect on family dynamics and favoritism? 9. What does Genesis 27:16 reveal about the nature of deception? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 27? 11. What was the appearance of biblical people? 12. How could Isaac be so easily deceived by Jacob’s voice and skin when blessing him (Genesis 27:21–22)? 13. Does this account conflict with other biblical passages that condemn lying yet here seem to permit it (Genesis 27:6-17)? 14. What was Moses' Tabernacle? What Does Genesis 27:16 Mean She also• “She” refers to Rebekah, knowingly orchestrating the plan to secure the blessing for Jacob (Genesis 27:5–10). • Her additional actions build on her earlier instructions—showing deliberate follow-through rather than a passing suggestion (Genesis 27:13–14). • Rebekah’s initiative echoes the prophecy she remembered from years earlier: “The older shall serve the younger” (Genesis 25:23). She acts, believing God’s word must come to pass, even while choosing a deceptive path. put the skins • The phrase highlights practical preparation; she is not trusting chance but crafting tangible evidence. • Scripture often records people using physical props in deceptive strategies, such as the Gibeonites’ worn-out sacks and wineskins (Joshua 9:4–5) or Joab’s staged mourning to influence David (2 Samuel 14:2–3). • Though God can work through human schemes, these examples underline that the ends never justify sinful means (Proverbs 12:22). of the young goats • The same two young goats that made Isaac’s meal (Genesis 27:9) now furnish their skins—one animal serving food, the other disguise. • Goats routinely appear in everyday patriarchal life for meat and hide (Genesis 38:17; Leviticus 7:23–24). Their ready availability made the plan immediately doable. • The choice of “young” goats ensured softer, more pliable skins, easier for quick tailoring to Jacob’s limbs. on his hands • Isaac expected Esau’s hairy arms (Genesis 25:25). Covering Jacob’s “smooth skin” (Genesis 27:11) addressed the most obvious difference. • The tactile test mattered because Isaac’s eyesight had failed (Genesis 27:1). Rebekah anticipates this sensory check before it happens. • When Isaac later says, “The voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau” (Genesis 27:22), the ruse proves effective. and on the smooth part of his neck • A quick embrace or kiss (common in blessing rituals, Genesis 27:26–27) would bring Isaac’s hand to Jacob’s neck. Rebekah covers that spot too. • Every potential point of contact is prepared, paralleling Satan’s strategy of covering every angle (2 Corinthians 11:3). • Despite meticulous planning, the act remains deceitful; yet God will later confront Jacob with his own name—“Deceiver”—at Peniel (Genesis 32:27–28), proving that divine purposes overrule human failings. summary Rebekah’s decision to clothe Jacob’s hands and neck with goat skins shows deliberate, detailed deception designed to exploit Isaac’s blindness and tactile expectations. While the plan succeeds humanly, its very craftiness highlights humanity’s propensity to sin even while pursuing God’s foretold outcomes. Genesis 27:16 reminds us that God’s sovereignty prevails, but personal integrity still matters; He later refines Jacob through trials, proving that blessings never excuse deceit. (16) The skins of the kids.--In hot countries the coats of animals are far less thick and coarse than in cold climates, and some species of Oriental goats are famous for their soft, silky wool. But in those cases in which men have their bodies covered with hair, it is by no means of a delicate texture. In Song of Solomon 4:1 Solomon's hair is compared to that of a flock of goats.Verse 16. - And she put the skins of the kids of the goats - not European, but Oriental camel-goats, whose wool is black, silky, of a much finer texture than that of the former, and sometimes used as a substitute for human hair (cf. Song of Solomon 4:1); vide on this subject Rosenmüller's 'Scholia,' and commentaries generally - upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck - thus cautiously providing against detection, in case, anything occurring to arouse the old man's suspicions, he should seek, as in reality he did, to test the accuracy of his now dim sight and dull hearing by the sense of touch.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew She also putהִלְבִּ֖ישָׁה (hil·bî·šāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe the skins עֹרֹת֙ (‘ō·rōṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather of the young גְּדָיֵ֣י (gə·ḏā·yê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1423: A kid (a young goat) goats הָֽעִזִּ֔ים (hā·‘iz·zîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5795: Female goat on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his hands יָדָ֑יו (yā·ḏāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand and on וְעַ֖ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the smooth part חֶלְקַ֥ת (ḥel·qaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2513: Smoothness, flattery, an allotment of his neck. צַוָּארָֽיו׃ (ṣaw·wā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6677: The back of the neck Links Genesis 27:16 NIVGenesis 27:16 NLT Genesis 27:16 ESV Genesis 27:16 NASB Genesis 27:16 KJV Genesis 27:16 BibleApps.com Genesis 27:16 Biblia Paralela Genesis 27:16 Chinese Bible Genesis 27:16 French Bible Genesis 27:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 27:16 She put the skins of the kids (Gen. 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