KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Isaac said to Jacob, 'Come closer, please, so I can touch you, my son, to find out if you really are my son Esau or not.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Isaac is suspicious that the person claiming to be Esau might actually be Jacob, so he wants to physically examine him to be sure.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the famous deception where Jacob, with his mother Rebekah's help, disguises himself as his hairy brother Esau to steal Isaac's blessing. Isaac is old and nearly blind, so he relies on touch, smell, and voice to identify his sons. Jacob has put goat skins on his arms and neck to mimic Esau's hairy skin.
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