Genesis 25:33

And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 25:33

BSB
"Swear to me first," Jacob said. So Esau swore to Jacob and sold him the birthright.
AKJV
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he swore to him: and he sold his birthright to Jacob.
CPDV
Jacob said, "So then, swear to me." Esau swore to him, and he sold his right of the firstborn.
ERV
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
NHEB
Jacob said, "Swear to me first." So he swore to him, and he sold his birthright to Jacob.
SMT
And Jacob will say, Swear to me this day: and he will swear to him: and he will sell his birth-right to Jacob.

Commentary for Genesis 25:33

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 25:33
Summary
Binding oath confirms disputed property transfer
Event
Jacob obtains Esau's birthright
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Covenant