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Genesis 25:27

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The boys grew. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.

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Genesis 25:27 in other translations

And the boys grew: and Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.

Genesis 25:27 · American Standard Version

Genesis 25:27 in context

  1. 25The first came out red all over, like a hairy garment. They named him Esau.
  2. 26After that, his brother came out, and his hand had hold on Esau’s heel. He was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.
  3. 27The boys grew. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.
  4. 28Now Isaac loved Esau, because he ate his venison. Rebekah loved Jacob.
  5. 29Jacob boiled stew. Esau came in from the field, and he was famished.