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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BSBPD

“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)
KJVPD

“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
ASVPD

“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
YLTPD

“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 Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 27:21 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 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.”
  2. 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.
  3. Isaiah 57:19bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
  4. 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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