And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau’s hands: so he blessed him.
Isaac didn't recognize him because his hands were hairy like his brother Esau's hands, so Isaac gave him the blessing.
This verse shows Isaac being deceived by Jacob's disguise and giving him Esau's blessing because he couldn't tell the difference by touch.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Isaac, who was old and nearly blind, intended to bless his firstborn son, Esau, as per ancient patriarchal customs. However, Rebekah and Jacob plotted to deceive Isaac so that Jacob could receive the blessing instead, reflecting the family tensions and favoritism common in that era. Jacob disguised himself by wearing Esau's clothes and covering his hands with animal skins to mimic Esau's hairiness, which fooled Isaac during the blessing ceremony.
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