Berean Standard Bible
“Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob.”
Rebekah has given birth to twin sons, Esau and Jacob, after a difficult pregnancy and a word from God that the older would serve the younger. The boys grow up with very different temperaments, Esau a skilled hunter and Jacob a quiet man who stayed among the tents.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Because Isaac had a taste for wild game, he loved Esau; but Rebekah loved Jacob.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now Isaac loved Esau, because he ate his venison. Rebekah loved Jacob.
King James Version (KJV)
And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Now Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison. And Rebekah loved Jacob.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Now Isaac's love was for Esau, because Esau's meat was greatly to his taste: but Rebekah had more love for Jacob.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y amó Isaac á Esaú, porque comía de su caza; mas Rebeca amaba á Jacob.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Esaú era el favorito de Isaac, porque le daba de comer de lo que cazaba; pero Jacob era el favorito de Rebeca.
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