Genesis 25:27
“And the boyes grew; and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the fielde: and Iacob was a plaine man, dwelling in tents.”
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Genesis 25:27 Context
25And the first came out red, all ouer like an hairy garment: and they called his name, Esau. 26And after that came his brother out, and his hand tooke holde on Esaus heele; and his name was called Iacob: and Isaac was threescore yeres old, when shee bare them. 27And the boyes grew; and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the fielde: and Iacob was a plaine man, dwelling in tents. 28And Isaac loued Esau, because he did eate of his venison: but Rebekah loued Iacob. 29¶ And Iacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and hee was faint.
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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.
- King James Version
When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, but Jacob was a peaceful man, living in tents.
- New American Standard Version (1995)