Genesis 25:30

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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 25:30

BSB
He said to Jacob, "Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am famished." (That is why he was also called Edom.)
AKJV
And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray you, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.
CPDV
said to him, "Give me this red stew, for I am very tired." For this reason, his name was called Edom.
ERV
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.
NHEB
Esau said to Jacob, "Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am famished." Therefore his name was called Edom.
SMT
And Esau will say to Jacob, Give me now to eat from the red; this red, for I faint: for this he called his name Edom.

Commentary for Genesis 25:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 25:30
Summary
Desperate hunger prompts unusual request
Event
Esau begs for food, gains name
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative