Genesis 25:27-29
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
27 When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country; whereas Jacob was a simple[a] man, who stayed among the tents.(A) 28 Isaac preferred Esau, because he was fond of game; but Rebekah preferred Jacob. 29 Once, when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished.
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- 25:27 Simple: the Hebrew word denotes soundness, integrity, health, none of which fit here. Whatever its precise meaning, it must be opposite to the qualities of Esau.
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