Genesis 25:24

What does Genesis 25:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 25:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when the time came for her to give birth, there were two children in her body.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And her days to bear are fulfilled, and lo, twins <FI>are<Fi> in her womb;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when her time was come to be delivered, behold twins were found in her womb.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

Context

v.23And Jehovah said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, And two peoples shall be separated from thy bowels: And the one people shall be stronger than the other people; And the elder shall serve the younger.

v.24This passage

v.25And the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

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