Genesis 27:22 bbe — And Jacob went near his father Isaac: and he put his hands on him; and he said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the han…

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"And Jacob went near his father Isaac: and he put his hands on him; and he said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau."

— Genesis 27:22, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 27 — Context

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And Jacob said, I am Esau, your oldest son; I have done as you said: come now, be seated and take of my meat, so that you may give me a blessing.

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And Isaac said, How is it that you have got it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the Lord your God made it come my way.

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And Isaac said, Come near so that I may put my hand on you, my son, and see if you are truly my son Esau or not.

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And Jacob went near his father Isaac: and he put his hands on him; and he said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.

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And he did not make out who he was, because his hands were covered with hair like his brother Esau's hands: so he gave him a blessing.

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And he said, Are you truly my son Esau? And he said, I am.

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And he said, Put it before me and I will take of my son's meat, so that I may give you a blessing. And he put it before him and he took it; and he gave him wine, and he had a drink.

Genesis 27:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 27:22 say?
Genesis 27:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jacob went near his father Isaac: and he put his hands on him; and he said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.”
Where is Genesis 27:22 in the Bible?
Genesis 27:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 22.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 27:22.
What translation should I read Genesis 27:22 in?
Genesis 27:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 27:22?
Genesis 27:22 reads (BBE): “And Jacob went near his father Isaac: and he put his hands on him; and he said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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