Genesis 25:25

And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 25:25

BSB

The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau.

AKJV

And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

CPDV

He who departed first was red, and entirely hairy like a pelt; and his name was called Esau. At once the other departed and he held his brother's foot in his hand; and because of this he was called Jacob.

ERV

And the first came forth red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

NHEB

The first came out red all over, like a hairy garment. They named him Esau.

SMT

And the first shall come forth red, wholly as a mantle of hair: and they will call his name Esau.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 25:25

AndthefirstH7223cameoutH3318Verb redH132AdjectivealloverlikeanhairyH8181Noun Masculine garmentH155Noun FeminineandtheycalledH7121VerbhisnameH8034Noun Masculine EsauH6215Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 25:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 25:25

Summary

First twin emerged ruddy and hairy

Event

First twin born and named

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC