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Genesis 25:30-32
GOD’S WORD Translation
Genesis 25:30-32
GOD’S WORD Translation
30 So Esau said to Jacob, “Let me have the whole pot of red stuff to eat—that red stuff—I’m exhausted.” This is why he was called Edom.[a]
31 Jacob responded, “First, sell me your rights as firstborn.”
32 “I’m about to die.” Esau said. “What good is my inheritance to me?”
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- 25:30 There is a play on words here between Hebrew ʾadom (red stuff) and Edom.
Genesis 25:30-32
New International Version
Genesis 25:30-32
New International Version
30 He said to Jacob, “Quick, let me have some of that red stew!(A) I’m famished!” (That is why he was also called Edom.[a])(B)
31 Jacob replied, “First sell me your birthright.(C)”
32 “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?”
Footnotes
- Genesis 25:30 Edom means red.
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