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Genesis 25:33
And Jacob said, First of all give me your oath; and he gave him his oath, handing over his birthright to Jacob.
Genesis 25:33 · Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 25:33 in other translations
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
“Swear to me first,” Jacob said. So Esau swore to Jacob and sold him the birthright.
Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” He swore to him. He sold his birthright to Jacob.
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In context
30 And Esau said to Jacob, Give me a full meal of that red soup, for I am overcome with need for food: for this reason he was named Edom.
31 And Jacob said, First of all give me your birthright.
32 And Esau said, Truly, I am at the point of death: what profit is the birthright to me?
33 And Jacob said, First of all give me your oath; and he gave him his oath, handing over his birthright to Jacob.
34 Then Jacob gave him bread and soup; and he took food and drink and went away, caring little for his birthright.
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