Genesis 27:21

New American Bible - revised edition

Isaac then said to Jacob, “Come closer, my son, that I may feel you, to learn whether you really are my son Esau or not.”

Cross References

Genesis 27:12

Suppose my father feels me? He will think I am making fun of him, and I will bring on myself a curse instead of a blessing.”

Genesis 27:22

So Jacob moved up closer to his father. When Isaac felt him, he said, “Although the voice is Jacob’s, the hands are Esau’s.”

Psalm 73:28

As for me, to be near God is my good, to make the Lord God my refuge. I shall declare all your works in the gates of daughter Zion.

Isaiah 57:19

creating words of comfort. Peace! Peace to those who are far and near, says the Lord; and I will heal them.

James 4:8

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you of two minds.