Commentary on Genesis John Calvin
JOHN CALVIN
25. And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
25. Egressus est autem prior rufus, totus ipse sicut pallium pilosum: et vocaverunt nomen ejus Esau.
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.
26. Et postea egressus est frater ejus, et manus ejus tenebat calcaneum Esau, et vocarunt nomen Iahacob. Ishac autem erat sexagenarius, quando peperit eos.
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.
27. Et creverunt pueri: et fuit Esau vir peritus venationis, vir agricola: sed Iahacob erat vir integer, manens in tabernaculis.
28. And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
28. Et dilexit Ishac Esau, quia venatio erat in ore ejus, et Ribca diligebat Iahacob.
29. And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
29. Coxit autem Iahacob coctionem: et venit Esau ex agro, et erat lassus.
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.
30. Et dixit Esau ad Iahacob, Fac me comedere nunc de rufo, rufo isto: quia lassus sum: idcirco vocarunt nomen ejus Edom.
31. And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.
31. Tunc dixit Iahacob, Vende hoc tempore primogenituram tuam mihi.
32. And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?
32. Et dixit Esau, Ecce ego vado ut moriar, et utquid mihi primogenitura?