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Genesis 25:26 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare "
Genesis 25:26
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And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare
And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.
And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
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Genesis 25:1
"And Abraham took another wife named Keturah."
Genesis 25:1
"Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah."
Genesis 25:2
"And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah."
Genesis 25:3
"And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim."
Genesis 25:4
"And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah."
Genesis 25:5
"And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac."
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