Translations
Modern
When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb.
Traditional
And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
Literal
And her days to give birth were fulfilled, and indeed there were twins in her womb.
Latin
Jam tempus pariendi advenerat, et ecce gemini in utero ejus reperti sunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb.
Notes
When the twins were born, the unusual circumstances inspired each boy’s name and hinted at what would happen to them in the future.
Jacob’s struggle to be greater than his brother began before the twins were born (see Hosea 12:3).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Birth of Jacob and Esauc. 1836 BC
- Lifetime of Jacobc. 1836 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birthright Ebla Tablets Esau Family Life and Relations Genesis, Book of Jacob Mishma Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah
Topics
Esau: Birth of Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Esau and Jacob Born To Jacob: Son of Isaac, and the Twin Brother of Esau Rebekah (Rebecca): Mother of Esau and Jacob Twins: Jacob and Esau