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 · 2000And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when the time came for her to give birth, there were two children in her body.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And her days to bear are fulfilled, and lo, twins <FI>are<Fi> in her womb;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And when her time was come to be delivered, behold twins were found in her womb.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And 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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