Genesis 25:31 kjva — And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright."

— Genesis 25:31, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 25 — Context

28

And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.

29

And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

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.

31

And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.

32

And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

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.

Genesis 25:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 25:31 say?
Genesis 25:31 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.”
Where is Genesis 25:31 in the Bible?
Genesis 25:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 31.
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 25:31.
What translation should I read Genesis 25:31 in?
Genesis 25:31 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 25:31?
Genesis 25:31 reads (KJVA): “And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.” 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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