The boys grew. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 25:27 in context
Genesis 25:24–30
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When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
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The first came out red all over, like a hairy garment. They named him Esau.
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After 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.
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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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Now Isaac loved Esau, because he ate his venison. Rebekah loved Jacob.
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Jacob boiled stew. Esau came in from the field, and he was famished.
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Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with some of that red stew, for I am famished.” Therefore his name was called Edom.
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