Genesis 25:26 — After this, his brother came out, with his hand grasping Esau’s heel; so he was… — NIV | maBible

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26 After this, his brother came out, with his hand grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when Rebekah gave birth to them.

Passage themes

The second twin — And after that came his brother out
Supplanting from the womb — his hand took hold on Esau’s heel
The meaning of a name — his name was called Jacob

Notes and references

Jacob means he grasps the heel, a Hebrew idiom for he deceives.

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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