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Genesis 25:31

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And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.

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  1. Genesis 25:29

    And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

  2. Genesis 25:30

    And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.

  3. Genesis 25:32

    And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

  4. Genesis 25:33

    And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

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