Genesis 25:24-34

1. 24 And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

2. 25 And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 28 And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.

6. 29 And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

7. 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.

8. 31 And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.

9. 32 And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

10. 33 And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

11. 34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

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