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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.

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  1. Genesis 27:21

    And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not.

  2. Genesis 27:22

    And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob’s voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.

  3. Genesis 27:24

    And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am.

  4. Genesis 27:25

    And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank.

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