Genesis 25:32 net — “Look,” said Esau,“I’m about to die! What use is the birthright to me?”

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"“Look,” said Esau,“I’m about to die! What use is the birthright to me?”"

— Genesis 25:32, NET Bible

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Genesis 25 — Context

29

Now Jacob cooked some stew, and when Esau came in from the open fields, he was famished.

30

So Esau said to Jacob,“Feed me some of the red stuff– yes, this red stuff– because I’m starving!”(That is why he was also called Edom.)

31

But Jacob replied,“First sell me your birthright.”

32

“Look,” said Esau,“I’m about to die! What use is the birthright to me?”

33

But Jacob said,“Swear an oath to me now.” So Esau swore an oath to him and sold his birthright to Jacob.

34

Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and lentil stew; Esau ate and drank, then got up and went out. So Esau despised his birthright.

Genesis 25:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 25:32 say?
Genesis 25:32 in the NET Bible reads: ““Look,” said Esau,“I’m about to die! What use is the birthright to me?””
Where is Genesis 25:32 in the Bible?
Genesis 25:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 32.
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 25:32.
What translation should I read Genesis 25:32 in?
Genesis 25:32 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 25:32?
Genesis 25:32 reads (NET): ““Look,” said Esau,“I’m about to die! What use is the birthright to me?”” 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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