Genesis 25:27 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | ASV

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And the boys grew. And Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field. And Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.

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Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

פדן padān — Paddan, “plowed field;” related: “cut, plow.”

עשׂי ‛êśâv, Esau, “hairy, or made.”

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29).

THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.

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John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century

Protestant

16th Century

And the boys grew. Moses now briefly describes the dispositions of them both. He does not, indeed, commend Jacob because of those rare and…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And the boys grew In stature, became strong and fit for business, and betook themselves to different employments:

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Esau hunted the beasts of the field with dexterity and success, until he became a conqueror, ruling over his neighbors. Jacob was a plain man, one …

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