Genesis 25:25 bbe — And the first came out red from head to foot like a robe of hair, and they gave him the name of Esau.

Bible in Basic English

"And the first came out red from head to foot like a robe of hair, and they gave him the name of Esau."

— Genesis 25:25, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 25 — Context

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And the children were fighting together inside her, and she said, If it is to be so, why am I like this? So she went to put her question to the Lord.

23

And the Lord said to her, Two nations are in your body, and two peoples will come to birth from you: the one will be stronger than the other, and the older will be the servant of the younger.

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And when the time came for her to give birth, there were two children in her body.

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And the first came out red from head to foot like a robe of hair, and they gave him the name of Esau.

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And after him, his brother came out, gripping Esau's foot; and he was named Jacob: Isaac was sixty years old when she gave birth to them.

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And the boys came to full growth; and Esau became a man of the open country, an expert bowman; but Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.

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Now Isaac's love was for Esau, because Esau's meat was greatly to his taste: but Rebekah had more love for Jacob.

Genesis 25:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 25:25 say?
Genesis 25:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the first came out red from head to foot like a robe of hair, and they gave him the name of Esau.”
Where is Genesis 25:25 in the Bible?
Genesis 25:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 25.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 25:25.
What translation should I read Genesis 25:25 in?
Genesis 25:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 25:25?
Genesis 25:25 reads (BBE): “And the first came out red from head to foot like a robe of hair, and they gave him the name of Esau.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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