And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob. Treasury of Scripture he did eat of his venison. Heb. venison was in his mouth. ch. Genesis 27:4,19,25,31 And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless you before I die... Rebekah. Genesis 27:6 And Rebekah spoke to Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard your father speak to Esau your brother, saying,
Context Jacob and Esau
19And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham begat Isaac: 20And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian. 21And Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD. 23And the LORD said to her, Two nations are in your womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from your bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger. 24And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb. 25And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau. 26And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was three score years old when she bore them. 27And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents. 28And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Now Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison. And Rebekah loved Jacob.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Isaac loved Esau, because he ate of his hunting: and Rebecca loved Jacob.
Darby Bible Translation
And Isaac loved Esau, because venison was to his taste; and Rebecca loved Jacob.
King James Bible
And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
Young's Literal Translation
and Isaac loveth Esau, for his hunting is in his mouth; and Rebekah is loving Jacob.
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