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And the boys grew up. And Esau became a man knowing hunting, a man of the field. And Jacob was a simple man, living in tents.

And Isaac loved Esau, for game was in his mouth. And Rebekah loved Jacob.

And Jacob boiled soup. And Esau came from the field, and he was faint.

And Esau said to Jacob, Please let me eat of the red, this red soup , for I am faint. On account of this his name is called Edom.

And Jacob said, Sell me your birthright today.

And Esau said, Behold, I am going to die, and what good is this, a birthright to me?

And Jacob said, Swear to me today. And he swore to him and sold his birthright to Jacob.

And Jacob gave bread and soup of lentils to Esau. And he ate and drank, and rose up and left. And Esau despised the birthright.