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Genesis 25:28

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26 And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.

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

And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.

29 And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

30 And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.

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BSB
Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob.
KJV
And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
WEB
Now Isaac loved Esau, because he ate his venison. Rebekah loved Jacob.
ASV
Now Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison. And Rebekah loved Jacob.
DARBY
And Isaac loved Esau, because venison was to his taste; and Rebecca loved Jacob.
BLB
And Isaac loved Esau because of the game in his mouth, and Rebekah loved Jacob.
ÅB
Og Isak holdt mest av Esau, for han var glad i vilt; men Rebekka holdt mest av Jakob.
OTB
Isak elsket Esau fordi han likte å spise hans vilt, men Rebekka elsket Jakob.
B1930
Og Isak holdt mest av Esau, for han var glad i vilt; men Rebekka holdt mest av Jakob.

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Cross references

  • Genesis 27:19

    And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy firstborn; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me.

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  • Genesis 27:31

    And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son’s venison, that thy soul may bless me.

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  • Genesis 27:4

    And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die.

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  • Genesis 27:9

    Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth:

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  • Genesis 27:25

    And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank.

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  • Genesis 27:6–7

    And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,

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