Genesis 27:23
“And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he discerned him not,.... As he could not see, he could make no judgment by that sense; and, though he had his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 27:1-46
- Isaac Blessing His Sons The life of Isaac falls into three periods. During the first seventy-five years he is…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy - From this circumstance we may learn that Isaac's sense of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 27:18-29
Observe here, I. The art and assurance with which Jacob managed this intrigue. Who would have thought that this plain…