KJV ORIGINAL
And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jacob was cooking stew, and Esau came in from the field, exhausted and hungry.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse sets up the famous story where Jacob was cooking while his twin brother Esau returned from hunting, completely worn out.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the time of Isaac's family, around 2000 BC in the land of Canaan. Jacob and Esau were twin brothers, with Esau being the older twin and therefore entitled to the family birthright and blessing. Esau was known as a skilled hunter who spent much of his time outdoors, while Jacob preferred staying near the tents.
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