²³ He did not recognize him, for his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau;^(A) so he proceeded to bless him.

²⁰ By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.^(A)

¹⁶ She also covered his hands and the smooth part of his neck with the goatskins.^(A)

¹¹ Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad^(A)—in order that God’s purpose^(B) in election might stand: ¹² not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”^[a](C)