King James Version (KJV)
Genesis 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 bare them.”
Verse in context — Genesis 25
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And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, [there were] twins in her womb.
25
And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
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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.
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And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob [was] a plain man, dwelling in tents.
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And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of [his] venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
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The book of beginnings, describing creation, humanity’s fall, God’s promises, and the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph).
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