And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
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Verse 28 is found in chapter 25 of Genesis. The birth of Esau and Jacob introduces a new generation marked by differences between the brothers. The conflict over the birthright anticipates the tensions that will later characterize their relationship.
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Und Isaak hatte Esau lieb und aß gern von seinem Weidwerk; Rebekka aber hatte Jakob lieb.
Y amó Isaac a Esaú, porque comía de su caza; mas Rebeca amaba a Jacob.
Isaac amaba a Esaú porque comía de su caza, pero Rebeca amaba a Jacob.
Isaac aimait Esaü, parce qu'il mangeait du gibier; et Rebecca aimait Jacob.
E Isacco amava Esaù; perciocchè le selvaggine erano di suo gusto; e Rebecca amava Giacobbe
E amava Isaque a Esaú, porque a caça era de seu gosto, mas Rebeca amava a Jacó.
以撒 愛 以掃 ,因為常吃他的野味; 利百加 卻愛 雅各 。
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