And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.
After that, his brother came out, and his hand was gripping Esau's heel. So they named him Jacob, and Isaac was sixty years old when Rebekah gave birth to them.
This verse describes the unusual birth of Jacob, who came out holding his twin brother Esau's heel, which is why he was given a name that means 'heel-grabber' or 'supplanter.'
📚 Historical Context
This passage records the birth of Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, around 2006 BC. The unusual circumstances of Jacob grasping Esau's heel at birth was seen as significant, as it foreshadowed their lifelong rivalry. Jacob would later become the father of the twelve tribes of Israel, making this birth a pivotal moment in biblical history.
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