³ Now then, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field, and hunt game for me.^(A)

²⁷ When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.^{(A) 28} Isaac loved Esau because he was fond of game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.

Glorify God in Body and Spirit

¹² “All things are permitted for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are permitted for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.

⁹ He was a mighty hunter before the Lord; therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the Lord.”^(A)