Catholic Public Domain Version
"And he did not recognize him, because his hairy hands made him seem similar to the elder one. Therefore, blessing him, "
— Genesis 27:23, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.”
“And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him. ”
“He didn't recognize him, because his hands were hairy, like his brother, Esau's hands. So he blessed him.”
“He did not recognize him because his hands were hairy, like his brother Esau’s hands. So Isaac blessed Jacob.”
“And he knew him not, because his hairy hands made him like to the elder. Then blessing him,”
“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.”
“And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.”
And again Isaac said to his son, “How were you able to find it so quickly, my son?” He answered, “It was the will of God, so that what I sought met with me quickly.”
And Isaac said, “Come here, so that I may touch you, my son, and may prove whether you are my son Esau, or not.”
He approached his father, and when he had felt him, Isaac said: “The voice indeed is the voice of Jacob. But the hands are the hands of Esau.”
And he did not recognize him, because his hairy hands made him seem similar to the elder one. Therefore, blessing him,
he said, “Are you my son Esau?” He answered, “I am.”
Then he said, “Bring me the foods from your hunting, my son, so that my soul may bless you.” And when he had eaten what was offered, he also brought forth wine for him. And after he finished it,
he said to him, “Come to me and give me a kiss, my son.”