Genesis 25:24-26

24 When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
25 Now the first came forth red, 1all over like a hairy garment; and they named * him Esau.
26 Afterward his brother came forth with 2his hand holding on to Esau's heel, so 3his name was called Jacob; and Isaac was 4sixty years old when she gave birth to them.

Genesis 25:24-26 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS 25

This chapter contains an account of Abraham's marriage with another woman, and of the children he had by her and of their posterity Ge 25:1-4; of Abraham's disposal of his substance; and his sons, Ge 25:5,6; of the years of his life, his death and burial, Ge 25:7-11; of the children of Ishmael, and of the years of his life, and of his death, Ge 25:12-18; and of the sons of Isaac the fruit of prayer, and of the oracle concerning them before they were born, and of their temper and disposition, conduct and behaviour, Ge 25:19-34.

Cross References 4

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. I.e. one who takes by the heel or supplants
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