Genesis 25:31

And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 25:31

BSB
"First sell me your birthright," Jacob replied.
AKJV
And Jacob said, Sell me this day your birthright.
CPDV
Jacob said to him, "Sell me your right of the firstborn."
ERV
And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.
NHEB
Jacob said, "First, sell me your birthright."
SMT
And Jacob will say, Sell this day thy birth-right to me.

Commentary for Genesis 25:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 25:31
Summary
Opportunity for exploiting vulnerable moment
Event
Jacob proposes birthright exchange
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative