Esau Sells his Birthright
25:24 | And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb. |
25:25 | And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau. |
25:26 | 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 bore them. |
25:27 | And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents. |
25:28 | And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob. |
25:29 | And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint: |
25:30 | 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. |
25:31 | And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. |
25:32 | And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? |
25:33 | And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he swore unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob. |
25:34 | Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright. |
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