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23 He didn’t recognize Jacob,[a] because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau, so Isaac[b] blessed him.

24 He asked, “Are you really my son Esau?”

“I am,” Jacob[c] replied.

25 “Come closer to me,” Isaac replied, “so I can eat some of the game, my son, and then bless you.” So Jacob came closer, and Isaac ate. Jacob also brought wine so his father[d] could drink.

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  1. Genesis 27:23 Lit. him
  2. Genesis 27:23 Lit. he
  3. Genesis 27:24 Lit. he
  4. Genesis 27:25 Lit. so he

23 He did not recognize him, for his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau;(A) so he proceeded to bless him. 24 “Are you really my son Esau?” he asked.

“I am,” he replied.

25 Then he said, “My son, bring me some of your game to eat, so that I may give you my blessing.”(B)

Jacob brought it to him and he ate; and he brought some wine and he drank.

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