Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But Jacob insisted, "Swear it by an oath right now." So he swore an oath to him and sold his birthright to Jacob.
New American Standard Bible
And Jacob said, “
King James Version
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
Holman Bible
Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to Jacob and sold his birthright to him.
A Conservative Version
And Jacob said, Swear to me first. And he swore to him, and he sold his birthright to Jacob.
American Standard Version
And Jacob said, Swear to me first. And he sware unto him. And he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
Amplified
Jacob said, “Swear [an oath] to me today [that you are selling it to me for this food]”; so he swore [an oath] to him, and sold him his birthright.
Bible in Basic English
And Jacob said, First of all give me your oath; and he gave him his oath, handing over his birthright to Jacob.
Darby Translation
And Jacob said, Swear unto me now. And he swore unto him, and sold his birthright to Jacob.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jacob will say, Swear to me this day: and he will swear to him: and he will sell his birth-right to Jacob.
King James 2000
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he swore unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Jacob said, "Swear to me {first}." And he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob.
Modern King James verseion
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day. And he swore to him, and he sold his birthright to Jacob.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Jacob said, "Swear to me then this day." And he swore to him and sold his birthright unto Jacob.
NET Bible
But Jacob said, "Swear an oath to me now." So Esau swore an oath to him and sold his birthright to Jacob.
New Heart English Bible
Jacob said, "Swear to me first." He swore to him. He sold his birthright to Jacob.
The Emphasized Bible
And Jacob said, Come swear to me just now! And he sware to him, - and sold his birthright to Jacob.
Webster
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he swore to him: and he sold his birth-right to Jacob.
World English Bible
Jacob said, "Swear to me first." He swore to him. He sold his birthright to Jacob.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Jacob saith, 'Swear to me to-day:' and he sweareth to him, and selleth his birthright to Jacob;
Themes
Bible stories for children » The young man who traded his inheritance for a dish of pottage
Craftiness » Instances of » Jacob, in purchase of esau's birthright
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob obtains his brother's birthright by an unjust advantage
Esau » Sells his birthright for a single meal
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Made a bad bargain
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Sold by esau
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be sold
Gluttony » Instances of » Esau
jacob » Obtains esau's birthright for just one bowl of stew
jacob » Summary of his character » Naturally, crafty
Oath » Esau confirms the sale of his birthright by
Responsibility » Attempts to shift » Esau
Sacrilege » Instances of » Esau sells his birthright
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of appetite
Worldliness » Instances of » jacob
Worldliness » Instances of » Esau
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 25:33
Verse Info
Context Readings
Esau Sells His Birthright
32 "Look! I'm about to die," Esau replied. "What good is this birthright to me?" 33 But Jacob insisted, "Swear it by an oath right now." So he swore an oath to him and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Esau some of his food, along with some boiled stew. So Esau ate, drank, got up, and left, after having belittled his own birthright.
Cross References
Hebrews 12:16
No one should be immoral or godless like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.
Genesis 27:36
Then he said, "Isn't his name rightly called Jacob?" Esau asked. "He has circumvented me this second time. First, he took away my birthright, and now, look how he also stole my blessing." Then he added, "Haven't you reserved a blessing for me?"
Genesis 14:22
But Abram answered the king of Sodom, "I have made an oath to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
Genesis 24:3
as a promise to the LORD, the God of heaven and earth, that you won't acquire a wife for my son from the Canaanite women among whom I'm living.
Genesis 36:6-7
Later, Esau took his wives, his children, everyone in his household, his livestock, all his animals, and all his possessions that he had acquired in the territory of Canaan and moved far away from his brother Jacob,
Mark 6:23
He swore with an oath to her, "I'll give you anything you ask for, up to half of my kingdom."
Hebrews 6:16
For people swear by someone greater than themselves, and an oath given as confirmation puts an end to all argument.