Genesis 27:23

Genesis 27:23 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23He did not recognize him, for his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he proceeded to bless him.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

23And he did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau’s hands; so he blessed him.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

23He could not recognize him [as Jacob], because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau’s hands; so he blessed him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

23Isaac did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

23And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

23(For he knewe him not, because his hands were rough as his brother Esaus hands: wherefore he blessed him)

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

23He didn’t recognize him, because his hands were hairy, like his brother Esau’s hands. So he blessed him.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

23Isaac didn’t recognize Jacob. Jacob’s hands were covered with hair like those of his brother Esau. So Isaac blessed him.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

23Isaac did not know that it was Jacob because he could feel the hair on Jacob's hands. They felt like Esau's hands. So Isaac blessed Jacob.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

23And he has not discerned him, for his hands have been hairy, as the hands of his brother Esau, and he blesses him,

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