Genesis 25:27
American Standard Version
And the boys grew: and Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.
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Genesis 25:27 in other translations
The boys grew. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.
Genesis 25:27 in context
- 25And the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
- 26And after that came forth his brother, and his hand had hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.
- 27And the boys grew: and Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.
- 28Now Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: and Rebekah loved Jacob.
- 29And Jacob boiled pottage: and Esau came in from the field, and he was faint: