Genesis 25:27 — The boys grew up and Esau became a skilled hunter, at home in the countryside.… — FBV | maBible

Read Genesis 25:27 (Free Bible Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Genesis 25.27, Genesis 25v27, Gen. 25:27. The boys grew up and Esau became a skilled hunter, at home in the countryside. Jacob was quiet and liked to stay at home in the tents.

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27 The boys grew up and Esau became a skilled hunter, at home in the countryside. Jacob was quiet and liked to stay at home in the tents.

Passage themes

Esau the hunter — a cunning hunter, a man of the field
Jacob, a man of integrity — Jacob was a plain man
Living as a stranger — dwelling in tents

Events in this chapter

25.19 — Jacob vole droit d’aînesse d’Esaü

Did you know?

Un nom né d'un combat Le nom « Israël » naît dans la Genèse. Après avoir lutté avec Dieu toute une nuit, Jacob reçoit ce nouveau nom qui signifie « il a lutté avec Dieu » (Genèse 32:28). Un peuple entier portera le nom de cet homme transformé.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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