Genesis 25:27

American Standard Version

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

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Genesis 25:27 in other translations

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

Genesis 25:27 · World English Bible

Genesis 25:27 in context

  1. 25And the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
  2. 26And after that came forth his brother, and his hand had hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.
  3. 27And the boys grew: and Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.
  4. 28Now Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: and Rebekah loved Jacob.
  5. 29And Jacob boiled pottage: and Esau came in from the field, and he was faint: