Genesis 27:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 27:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 27:23 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 27:23 — KJV
“And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.”
— Genesis 27:23 (KJV)
Genesis 27:23 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 27:23
“And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:23: because, brother, esau
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:23: because, hands, brother
“And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:23: hairy, brother, esau
“He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die: because the consecration of his God is upon his head. consecration: Heb. separation”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:23: because, brother
“And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 27:23: hands, blessed
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