Genesis 25:34 bbe — Then Jacob gave him bread and soup; and he took food and drink and went away, caring little for his birthright.
Bible in Basic English
"Then Jacob gave him bread and soup; and he took food and drink and went away, caring little for his birthright."
— Genesis 25:34, Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 25 — Context
31
And Jacob said, First of all give me your birthright.
32
And Esau said, Truly, I am at the point of death: what profit is the birthright to me?
33
And Jacob said, First of all give me your oath; and he gave him his oath, handing over his birthright to Jacob.
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Then Jacob gave him bread and soup; and he took food and drink and went away, caring little for his birthright.
Genesis 25:34 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 25:34 say?
Genesis 25:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Jacob gave him bread and soup; and he took food and drink and went away, caring little for his birthright.”
Where is Genesis 25:34 in the Bible?
Genesis 25:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 34.
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 25:34.
What translation should I read Genesis 25:34 in?
Genesis 25:34 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 25:34?
Genesis 25:34 reads (BBE): “Then Jacob gave him bread and soup; and he took food and drink and went away, caring little for his 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.