Genesis 25:24
“And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.”
Genesis 25:24 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when her time was come to be delivered, behold twins were found in her womb.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
- DARBYDarby
- And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And her days to bear are fulfilled, and lo, twins are in her womb;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- When her time to give birth came, there were twins in her womb.
Context: Genesis 25
22And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.
23And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.
24And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
25And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
26And 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.
About Genesis 25: The Birth of Esau and Jacob
Abraham has more children with Keturah and then dies at the age of 175.
Commentary
Genesis 25 is the story of the birth of Esau and Jacob, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. It is a story of sibling rivalry and the consequences of the choices made by their parents.