Genesis 27:16
Genesis 27:16 in Multiple Translations
She also put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck.
And she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck:
and she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck:
And she put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck:
She put the goatskins on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck.
And she couered his hands and the smoothe of his necke with the skinnes of the kiddes of the goates.
and the skins of the kids of the goats she hath put on his hands, and on the smooth of his neck,
She put the skins of the young goats on his hands, and on the smooth of his neck.
And she put the skins of the kids of the goats on his hands, and on the smooth part of his neck:
And the little skins of the kids she put about his hands, and covered the bare of his neck.
She also put the skins of the young goats on his hands and the smooth part of his neck.
Then she took some bits of hairy skin from the 2 goats, and she tied those bits of skin around Jacob’s arms and neck.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 27:16
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Genesis 27:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֗ת
עֹרֹת֙
גְּדָיֵ֣י
הָֽ/עִזִּ֔ים
הִלְבִּ֖ישָׁה
עַל
יָדָ֑י/ו
וְ/עַ֖ל
חֶלְקַ֥ת
צַוָּארָֽי/ו
וְ/אֵ֗ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
עֹרֹת֙
ʻôwr
H5785
skin
N-mp
גְּדָיֵ֣י
gᵉdîy
H1423
kid
N-mp
הָֽ/עִזִּ֔ים
ʻêz
H5795
goat
Art | N-fp
הִלְבִּ֖ישָׁה
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
V-Hiphil-Perf-3fs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יָדָ֑י/ו
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cd | Suff
וְ/עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
חֶלְקַ֥ת
chelqâh
H2513
portion
N-fs
צַוָּארָֽי/ו
tsavvâʼr
H6677
neck
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 27:16
וְ/אֵ֗ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עֹרֹת֙
ʻôwr
H5785
"skin"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means skin, like human skin or animal hide, and is used in the Bible to describe leather. It appears in Exodus 25:5 to describe the materials used to build the tabernacle. The word is also used in Genesis 3:21 to describe the clothing God made for Adam and Eve.
Definition: 1) skin, hide 1a) skin (of men) 1b) hide (of animals)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: hide, leather, skin. See also: Genesis 3:21; Leviticus 13:35; Jeremiah 13:23.
גְּדָיֵ֣י
gᵉdîy
H1423
"kid"
N-mp
A young goat, often referred to as a kid, is a juvenile goat in the Bible. This word is used to describe a goat that is still young and developing. It appears in various contexts, including biblical descriptions of animals.
Definition: kid, young male goat
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: kid. See also: Genesis 27:9; Judges 6:19; Isaiah 11:6.
הָֽ/עִזִּ֔ים
ʻêz
H5795
"goat"
Art | N-fp
Refers to a female goat, often translated as she-goat or kid, and is also related to goat's hair in the Bible.
Definition: female goat, she-goat, goat, kid Aramaic equivalent: ez (עֵז "goat" H5796)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (she) goat, kid. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 7:58; Proverbs 27:27.
הִלְבִּ֖ישָׁה
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3fs
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
יָדָ֑י/ו
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cd | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([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. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
וְ/עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
חֶלְקַ֥ת
chelqâh
H2513
"portion"
N-fs
This word refers to smoothness, but can also imply flattery or slippery behavior. In some cases, it describes a plot of land or a portion of ground. The Bible uses this word to warn against smooth talk and deceitful actions.
Definition: 1) portion, parcel 1a) of ground
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: field, flattering(-ry), ground, parcel, part, piece of land (ground), plat, portion, slippery place, smooth (thing). See also: Genesis 27:16; 2 Kings 9:21; Psalms 12:3.
צַוָּארָֽי/ו
tsavvâʼr
H6677
"neck"
N-mp | Suff
This term describes a necklace or ornament worn around the neck, signifying beauty and status, as in Ezekiel 23:25. It represents the adornment of God's people.
Definition: 1) neck, back of neck 1a) neck, back of neck (of man) 1b) neck (of animals) Aramaic equivalent: tsav.var (צַוַּאר "neck" H6676)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: neck. See also: Genesis 27:16; Song of Solomon 7:5; Psalms 75:6.
Study Notes — Genesis 27:16
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- Genesis 27:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 27:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 27:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 27:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 27:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 27:16
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 27:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 27:16
Context — Isaac Blesses Jacob
14So Jacob went and got two goats and brought them to his mother, who made the tasty food his father loved.
15And Rebekah took the finest clothes in the house that belonged to her older son Esau, and she put them on her younger son Jacob.
16She also put the skins of the young goats on his hands and on the smooth part of his neck.
17Then she handed her son Jacob the tasty food and bread she had made. 18So Jacob went to his father and said, “My father.” “Here I am!” he answered. “Which one are you, my son?”Genesis 27:16 Summary
In Genesis 27:16, Rebekah puts the skins of young goats on Jacob's hands and neck to make him feel like his hairy brother Esau, so that their blind father Isaac will bless him instead. This shows that Rebekah is trying to help Jacob get the blessing, but it also involves deception, which is not typically considered a good thing (as seen in Proverbs 12:22). We can learn from this story that honesty and integrity are important, and that we should trust in God's plan and timing, rather than trying to manipulate circumstances to get what we want (as seen in Psalm 37:3-7). By trusting in God and being honest, we can avoid the kind of complications and hurt that Jacob and his family experienced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Rebekah put the skins of the young goats on Jacob's hands and neck?
Rebekah put the skins of the young goats on Jacob's hands and neck to deceive Isaac, as Esau was a hairy man and this would help Jacob feel like Esau to his blind father, as seen in Genesis 27:16 and Genesis 25:25.
Was it right for Rebekah to deceive her husband Isaac?
While Rebekah's actions may seem justified to her, deception is not typically considered a righteous act, as Proverbs 12:22 states that the Lord detests lying lips, and in this case, it led to further complications and hurt, as seen in Genesis 27:30-40.
What does this verse reveal about Jacob's character?
This verse does not directly reveal much about Jacob's character, but it does show that he is obedient to his mother's instructions, which could be seen as both positive and negative, depending on the context and motivations, as seen in Genesis 27:6-17.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of Genesis?
This verse is part of the larger story of the blessing of Isaac and the deception of Jacob, which ultimately leads to the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 28:10-22.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I might be trying to deceive others or present a false image, and how can I be more authentic and honest in my relationships?
- How do I balance obedience to authority with doing what is right in God's eyes, especially when the two seem to conflict?
- What are some ways that I can trust God's sovereignty and timing, even when circumstances seem uncertain or difficult, like Jacob's situation in this verse?
- How can I learn to discern and resist the temptation to manipulate or deceive others to get what I want, and instead trust in God's provision and guidance?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 27:16
And she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands,.... Upon both his hands, and the whole of them that was bare, that he might appear to be like Esau: and upon the smooth of his neck;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 27:16
And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son: only obey my voice, and go fetch me them. And his mother said ... Upon me be thy curse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 27:16
Upon the two naked parts of his body, which were most likely to be discovered. As for his face, it is more than probable from his age, which was the same with Esau’ s, , that nature had given him a covering like Esau’ s.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 27:16
Genesis 27:16 And she put the skins of the kids of the goats upon his hands, and upon the smooth of his neck:Ver. 16. And she put the skins of the kids.] This by some is excused, as if it were only dolus bonus, to keep her husband from wrong doing; as, when the physician deceives his patient, that he may heal him. But howsoever what she did may be extenuated, it can hardly be justified, albeit God ordered it to his own purpose.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 27:16
(16) The skins of the kids.—In hot countries the coats of animals are far less thick and coarse than in cold climates, and some species of Oriental goats are famous for their soft, silky wool. But in those cases in which men have their bodies covered with hair, it is by no means of a delicate texture. In Son 4:1 Solomon’s hair is compared to that of a flock of goats.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 27:16
16. the skins of the kids] An extraordinary comment upon the description of Esau as “a hairy man” (Genesis 25:25).
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 27:16
16. Skins of the kids — The hair of certain Oriental goats is said to resemble human hair, and Martial (Epig. 12:45) speaks of kid skin “covering the temples and crown of a bare scalp.”