Genesis 25:25-27
King James Version
25 And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
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.
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Genesis 25:25-27
English Standard Version
25 The first came out red, (A)all his body like a hairy cloak, so they called his name Esau. 26 Afterward his brother came out with (B)his hand holding Esau's heel, so (C)his name was called Jacob.[a] Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.
27 When the boys grew up, Esau was (D)a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, (E)dwelling in tents.
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- Genesis 25:26 Jacob means He takes by the heel, or He cheats
Genesis 25:25-27
New American Standard Bible
25 Now the first came out red, (A)all over like a hairy garment; and they named him Esau. 26 Afterward his brother came out with (B)his hand holding on to Esau’s heel, so (C)he was named [a]Jacob; and Isaac was (D)sixty years old when she gave birth to them.
27 When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a [b]civilized man, (E)living in tents.
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- Genesis 25:26 I.e., one who takes by the heel or supplants
- Genesis 25:27 Lit complete
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