Genesis 25:28
King James Version (KJV)
And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
In context
26 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 them.
27 And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.
28 And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
29 And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
30 And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.
Genesis 25:28 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
- WEB World English Bible
- Now Isaac loved Esau, because he ate his venison. Rebekah loved Jacob.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Now Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: and Rebekah loved Jacob.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- and Isaac loveth Esau, for [his] hunting [is] in his mouth; and Rebekah is loving Jacob.
- DBY Darby Translation
- And Isaac loved Esau, because venison was to his taste; and Rebecca loved Jacob.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And Isaac loved Esau, because he ate of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.