Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He did not recognize him, for his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he proceeded to bless him. New Living Translation But he did not recognize Jacob, because Jacob’s hands felt hairy just like Esau’s. So Isaac prepared to bless Jacob. English Standard Version And he did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau’s hands. So he blessed him. Berean Standard Bible Isaac did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him. King James Bible And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him. New King James Version And he did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau’s hands; so he blessed him. New American Standard Bible And he did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau’s hands; so he blessed him. NASB 1995 He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau’s hands; so he blessed him. NASB 1977 And he did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau’s hands; so he blessed him. Legacy Standard Bible And he did not recognize him because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau’s hands; so he blessed him. Amplified Bible He could not recognize him [as Jacob], because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau’s hands; so he blessed him. Christian Standard Bible He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him. Holman Christian Standard Bible He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him. American Standard Version And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him. Contemporary English Version And so Isaac blessed Jacob, thinking he was Esau. English Revised Version And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him. GOD'S WORD® Translation He didn't recognize Jacob, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau's hands. So he blessed him. Good News Translation He did not recognize Jacob, because his arms were hairy like Esau's. He was about to give him his blessing, International Standard Version He didn't recognize Jacob, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau, so Isaac blessed him. Majority Standard Bible Isaac did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him. NET Bible He did not recognize him because his hands were hairy, like his brother Esau's hands. So Isaac blessed Jacob. New Heart English Bible He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau. So he blessed him. Webster's Bible Translation And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: So he blessed him. World English Bible He didn’t recognize him, because his hands were hairy, like his brother Esau’s hands. So he blessed him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he has not discerned him, for his hands have been hairy, as the hands of his brother Esau, and he blesses him, 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, Smith's Literal Translation And he knew him not, for his hands were as the hands of Esau, his brother of hair: and he will praise him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCatholic Public Domain Version And he did not recognize him, because his hairy hands made him seem similar to the elder one. Therefore, blessing him, New American Bible (He failed to identify him because his hands were hairy, like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him.) New Revised Standard Version He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau’s hands; so he blessed him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy, like his brother Esau's hands; so he blessed him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he did not recognize him because his hands were like the hands of Esau his hairy brother, and he blessed him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands; so he blessed him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he knew him not, for his hands were as the hands of his brother Esau, hairy; and he blessed him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Isaac Blesses Jacob…22So Jacob came close to his father Isaac, who touched him and said, “The voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau.” 23Isaac did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him. 24Again he asked, “Are you really my son Esau?” And he replied, “I am.”… 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 25:28 Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob. Genesis 27:1-4 When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see, he called his older son Esau and said to him, “My son.” “Here I am,” Esau replied. / “Look,” said Isaac, “I am now old, and I do not know the day of my death. / Take your weapons—your quiver and bow—and go out into the field to hunt some game for me. ... Genesis 27:18-19 So Jacob went to his father and said, “My father.” “Here I am!” he answered. “Which one are you, my son?” / Jacob said to his father, “I am Esau, your firstborn. I have done as you told me. Please sit up and eat some of my game, so that you may bless me.” Genesis 27:35-36 But Isaac replied, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.” / So Esau declared, “Is he not rightly named Jacob? For he has cheated me twice. He took my birthright, and now he has taken my blessing.” Then he asked, “Haven’t you saved a blessing for me?” 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 48:14 But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. 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 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, Proverbs 20:17 Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel. Jeremiah 9:4-5 “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 24:24 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. Mark 13:22 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. Treasury of Scripture And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him. his hands. Genesis 27:16 And she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck: he blessed. Romans 9:11,12 (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;) … Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Jump to Previous Blessed Blesseth Blessing Covered Discern Discerned Esau Esau's Hair Hairy Hands RecognizeJump to Next Blessed Blesseth Blessing Covered Discern Discerned Esau Esau's Hair Hairy Hands RecognizeGenesis 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. Isaac did not recognize him Isaac's inability to recognize Jacob highlights the theme of deception that runs throughout this narrative. Isaac, who is old and has poor eyesight, is deceived by Jacob, who is impersonating his brother Esau. This moment is pivotal in the story of Jacob and Esau, as it fulfills the prophecy given to Rebekah that "the older will serve the younger" (Genesis 25:23). The act of deception also foreshadows future events in Jacob's life, where he himself will be deceived by Laban. This phrase underscores the human tendency to rely on physical senses, which can be misleading, rather than spiritual discernment. because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau so he blessed him Persons / Places / Events 1. Isaac- The patriarch of the family, Isaac is the son of Abraham and Sarah. In Genesis 27:23, he is old and his eyesight is failing, which leads to the deception by his son Jacob. 2. Jacob - The younger son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob deceives his father into giving him the blessing meant for his elder brother Esau. His actions are central to the events of Genesis 27. 3. Esau - The elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, Esau is the rightful heir to the blessing. However, he is tricked by his brother Jacob and loses his father's blessing. 4. Rebekah - The wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob, Rebekah orchestrates the plan for Jacob to receive the blessing, showing favoritism towards him. 5. The Blessing - A significant event in the patriarchal family, the blessing is a prophetic and spiritual pronouncement that carries the weight of inheritance and divine favor. Teaching Points The Deceptive Nature of SinSin often involves deception, both of others and ourselves. Jacob's deceit of Isaac is a reminder of how sin can lead us to manipulate situations for personal gain. The Sovereignty of God Despite human deception, God's purposes prevail. The blessing of Jacob over Esau was part of God's sovereign plan, as foretold to Rebekah. The Importance of Spiritual Discernment Isaac's inability to discern Jacob's identity due to his failing senses serves as a cautionary tale about the need for spiritual discernment in our lives. Family Dynamics and Favoritism The favoritism shown by Rebekah towards Jacob and Isaac towards Esau highlights the destructive potential of partiality within families. The Consequences of Actions Jacob's deception had long-term consequences, leading to family strife and his eventual exile. Our actions, especially those rooted in sin, can have lasting impacts. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [Isaac] did notוְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no recognize him, הִכִּיר֔וֹ (hik·kî·rōw) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5234: To regard, recognize because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction his hands יָדָ֗יו (yā·ḏāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand were הָי֣וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be hairy שְׂעִרֹ֑ת (śə·‘i·rōṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 8163: Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun like those כִּידֵ֛י (kî·ḏê) Preposition-k | Noun - fdc Strong's 3027: A hand of his brother אָחִ֖יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Esau; עֵשָׂ֥ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac so he blessed him. וַֽיְבָרְכֵֽהוּ׃ (way·ḇā·rə·ḵê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse Links Genesis 27:23 NIVGenesis 27:23 NLT Genesis 27:23 ESV Genesis 27:23 NASB Genesis 27:23 KJV Genesis 27:23 BibleApps.com Genesis 27:23 Biblia Paralela Genesis 27:23 Chinese Bible Genesis 27:23 French Bible Genesis 27:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 27:23 He didn't recognize him because his hands (Gen. 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