^{27 Ref} And the boys grew. And Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field. And Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.

^{28 Ref} Now Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison. And Rebekah loved Jacob.

^{29 Ref} And Jacob boiled pottage. And Esau came in from the field, and he was faint.

^{30 Ref} 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.

³¹ And Jacob said, Sell me first thy birthright.

^{32 Ref} And Esau said, Behold, I am about to die. And what profit shall the birthright do to me?

^{33 Ref} And Jacob said, Swear to me first. And he sware unto him. And he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

^{34 Ref} And Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils. And he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way. So Esau despised his birthright.