Genesis 25:27
And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.
Cross-references
Genesis 25:23
Prophetic fulfillment
Genesis 25:23 prophesies the brothers' conflict, which begins to unfold with their contrasting traits here.
Genesis 27:3–5
Parallel
Genesis 27:3-5 shows Isaac asking Esau to hunt game for a blessing meal — directly using his hunter skill, which Rebekah then exploits for Jacob's deception.
Genesis 27:12
Contrast
In Genesis 27:12, Jacob's scheming contrasts with his quiet portrayal here, showing character complexity.
Hebrews 11:9
Citation
Hebrews 11:9 explicitly references Jacob living in tents as an act of faith, citing this description.