King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Ya'akov approached Yitz'chak his father, who touched him and said, "The voice is Ya'akov's voice, but the hands are 'Esav's hands."
Berean Standard Bible:
So Jacob came close to his father Isaac, who touched him and said, “The voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau.”
American Standard Version:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Jacob{H3290} went near{H5066} unto Isaac{H3327} his father{H1}; and he felt{H4959} him, and said{H559}, The voice{H6963} is Jacob's{H3290} voice{H6963}, but the hands{H3027} are the hands{H3027} of Esau{H6215}.
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Commentary for Genesis 27:22
Genesis 27:22 is part of the narrative involving the patriarch Isaac, his wife Rebekah, and their twin sons, Esau and Jacob. The historical context of this verse is set within the family dynamics and cultural expectations of ancient Canaan, where the birthright and blessing of the firstborn son held significant importance for the family's lineage and inheritance.
The themes present in this verse include:
1. **Deception**: Jacob, with the encouragement of his mother Rebekah, is attempting to deceive his father Isaac into giving him the blessing that rightfully belonged to his older brother Esau. Jacob dresses in Esau's clothes and covers his skin with goatskin to mimic his brother's hairiness.
2. **Blessing and Birthright**: The blessing from a father to his son was a significant event, conferring not just emotional but also legal and spiritual privileges. Earlier, Jacob had tricked Esau into selling his birthright for a bowl of stew (Genesis 25:29-34), and now he seeks to secure the corresponding blessing through deception.
3. **Parental Favoritism**: The narrative hints at the favoritism within the family, with Isaac preferring Esau and Rebekah favoring Jacob, which contributes to the tension and the unfolding deception.
4. **Divine Providence**: Despite human deception, there is an underlying theme of divine providence in the story. God had previously indicated to Rebekah that the older son would serve the younger (Genesis 25:23), suggesting that the unfolding events are part of a larger divine plan.
5. **Consequences of Actions**: The verse sets the stage for the future consequences that Jacob and his family will face due to this deceit. Jacob's actions lead to a life of exile and strife, including his own experiences of deception at the hands of his uncle Laban.
In summary, Genesis 27:22 captures a pivotal moment of deception within a family drama, where the themes of birthright, blessing, parental favoritism, divine providence, and the consequences of actions are interwoven into the fabric of the narrative. This event shapes the subsequent relationships and journeys of the characters involved, reflecting the complex nature of family dynamics and the fulfillment of divine promises in the Hebrew Bible.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3290
There are 319 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַעֲקֹב
Transliteration: Yaʻăqôb
Pronunciation: yah-ak-obe'
Description: from עָקַב; heel-catcher (i.e. supplanter); Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch; Jacob. - Strong's Number: H5066
There are 112 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָגַשׁ
Transliteration: nâgash
Pronunciation: naw-gash'
Description: a primitive root; to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to present; figuratively, to adduce an argument; by reversal, to stand back; (make to) approach (nigh), bring (forth, hither, near), (cause to) come (hither, near, nigh), give place, go hard (up), (be, draw, go) near (nigh), offer, overtake, present, put, stand. - Strong's Number: H3327
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִצְחָק
Transliteration: Yitschâq
Pronunciation: yits-khawk'
Description: from צָחַק; laughter (i.e. mochery); Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham; Isaac. Compare יִשְׂחָק. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H4959
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָשַׁשׁ
Transliteration: mâshash
Pronunciation: maw-shash'
Description: a primitive root; to feel of; by implication, to grope; feel, grope, search. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H6963
There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוֹל
Transliteration: qôwl
Pronunciation: kole
Description: or קֹל; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound; [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - Strong's Number: H6215
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵשָׂו
Transliteration: ʻÊsâv
Pronunciation: ay-sawv'
Description: apparently a form of the passive participle of עָשָׂה in the original sense of handling; rough (i.e. sensibly felt); Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity; Esau.