Verse Comparison: Genesis 25:28
American Standard Version
Now Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison. And Rebekah loved Jacob.
Amplified® Bible
And Isaac loved [and was partial to] Esau, because he ate of Esau's game; but Rebekah loved Jacob.
Contemporary English Version
Esau would take the meat of wild animals to his father Isaac, and so Isaac loved him more, but Jacob was his mother's favorite son.
Darby English Version
And Isaac loved Esau, because venison was to his taste; and Rebecca loved Jacob.
Good News Bible
Isaac preferred Esau, because he enjoyed eating the animals Esau killed, but Rebecca preferred Jacob.
King James Version
And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
New American Standard Bible
Now Isaac loved Esau, because he had a taste for game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
New International Version
Isaac, who had a taste for wild game, loved Esau, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
New King James Version
And Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now Isaac loved Esau, because he had a taste for game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
Revised Standard Version
Isaac loved Esau, because he ate of his game; but Rebekah loved Jacob.
Young's Literal Translation
and Isaac loveth Esau, for `his' hunting `is' in his mouth; and Rebekah is loving Jacob.
