Genesis 27:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then Isaac said to Jacob, “Please come closer so I can touch you, my son. Are you really my son Esau, or not?””
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“Then Isaac said to Jacob, “Please come closer so I can touch you, my son. Are you really my son Esau, or not?””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Isaac saith unto Jacob, `Come nigh, I pray thee, and I feel thee, my son, whether thou <FI>art<Fi> he, my son Esau, or not.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 27:21 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 27:12What if my father touches me? Then I would be revealed to him as a deceiver, and I would bring upon myself a curse rather than a blessing.”
- Psalms 73:28But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.
- Isaiah 57:19bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
- James 4:8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
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