Genesis 27:24 nasb — And he said, "Are you really my son Esau?" And he said, "I am."

NASB

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

— Genesis 27:24, NASB

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Genesis 27 — Context

21

Then Isaac said to Jacob, "Please come close, that I may feel you, my son, whether you are really my son Esau or not."

22

So Jacob came close to Isaac his father, and he felt him and said, "The voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau."

23

He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau's hands; so he blessed him.

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

25

So he said, "Bring it to me, and I will eat of my son's game, that I may bless you." And he brought it to him, and he ate; he also brought him wine and he drank.

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Then his father Isaac said to him, "Please come close and kiss me, my son."

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So he came close and kissed him; and when he smelled the smell of his garments, he blessed him and said, "See, the smell of my son Is like the smell of a field which the LORD has blessed;

Genesis 27:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 27:24 say?
Genesis 27:24 in the NASB reads: “And he said, "Are you really my son Esau?" And he said, "I am."”
Where is Genesis 27:24 in the Bible?
Genesis 27:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 27, verse 24.
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 27:24.
What translation should I read Genesis 27:24 in?
Genesis 27:24 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 27:24?
Genesis 27:24 reads (NASB): “And he said, "Are you really my son Esau?" And he said, "I am."” 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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