Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Genesis 27:23:

• Kankanaey: “That’s what he said because he did not recognize (empathy particle) that it was Jacob because of his hairy hands. He would-have blessed him,” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Newari: “Because there was hair on Jacob’s hand like Esau’s, he was not able to recognize Jacob. Once again he asked [him] to give the blessing –” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon: “Isaac did- not -recognize Jacob, for his arms (were) hairy like those of Esau. Before he blessed Jacob,” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• English: “Isaac did not recognize Jacob, because he was blind and because Jacob’s hands were now hairy, like those of his older brother, Esau. So Isaac prepared to bless Jacob.” (Source: Translation for Translators)