Genesis 27:22 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Isaac touches Jacob but notices a contradiction: the voice sounds like Jacob, but the hands feel like Esau's.
The Context of Genesis 27:22
Isaac notices Jacob's voice but feels Esau's hairy hands.
What Does Genesis 27:22 Mean?
Isaac's senses deliver conflicting reports. His ears tell him one truth—'The voice is Jacob's voice'—while his hands confirm another—'the hands are the hands of Esau.' He perceives the deception but is unable to reconcile what he hears with what he feels.
The paradox leaves Isaac uncertain. His blindness has made him dependent on touch, and the goat skins have successfully fooled his hands. Despite his ear detecting Jacob's voice, Isaac chooses to trust his sense of touch and the physical evidence before him.
Genesis 27:22 in the Original Language
qol (קוֹל), 'voice' — what is heard; here, a person's distinctive voice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 27:22
What does Genesis 27:22 mean?
Isaac touches Jacob but notices a contradiction: the voice sounds like Jacob, but the hands feel like Esau's.
What is the context of Genesis 27:22?
Isaac notices Jacob's voice but feels Esau's hairy hands.