Genesis 25:33-34
The Message
33-34 Jacob said, “First, swear to me.” And he did it. On oath Esau traded away his rights as the firstborn. Jacob gave him bread and the stew of lentils. He ate and drank, got up and left. That’s how Esau shrugged off his rights as the firstborn.
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Genesis 25:33-34
King James Version
33 And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.
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创世记 25:33-34
Chinese Contemporary Bible (Simplified)
33 雅各说：“好，你现在向我起誓保证吧！”于是，以扫就起誓把长子的名分卖给了雅各。 34 雅各把饼和红豆汤给以扫，以扫吃完喝完便走了。以扫轻看自己长子的名分。
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Genesis 25:33-34
New King James Version
33 Then Jacob said, [a]“Swear to me as of this day.”
So he swore to him, and (A)sold his birthright to Jacob. 34 And Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then (B)he ate and drank, arose, and went his way. Thus Esau (C)despised his birthright.
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- Genesis 25:33 Take an oath
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