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Berean Standard Bible

“When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.”

Genesis 25:27

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Rebekah's twins have grown up. Their very different personalities and the parents' favoritism will shape the family for decades.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.

World English Bible (WEB)

The boys grew. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.

King James Version (KJV)

And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the boys grew. And Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field. And Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the boys came to full growth; and Esau became a man of the open country, an expert bowman; but Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y crecieron los niños, y Esaú fué diestro en la caza, hombre del campo: Jacob empero era varón quieto, que habitaba en tiendas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los niños crecieron. Esaú se hizo hábil cazador y le gustaba el campo, mientras que Jacob era muy tranquilo y prefería quedarse en la casa.

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