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BOOK OF GENESIS
GENESIS 25
1Abraham took another wife, and her name was Keturah.
2And she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
3Jokshan begot Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim.
4And the sons of Midian; Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.
5Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac;
6But to the sons of the concubines Abraham gave gifts while he was still living, sending them off to the east, away from his son Isaac.
7And Abraham lived one hundred and seventy five years.
8Then Abraham breathed his last, and died a good old age, an old man who had lived a full life; and was gathered to his people.
9His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron, the son of Zohar the Hittite, over near Mamre;
10Which Abraham had purchased from the sons of Heth. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah.
11After the death of Abraham God blessed his son Isaac, who dwelt near Beer-lahai-roi.
12Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's servant, bore to Abraham.
13These were the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
14And Mishma, Dumah, Massa,
15And Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
16These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names, by their towns and their settlements; twelve princes according to their tribes.
17Ishmael lived one hundred and thirty seven years. He breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people.
18Ishmael's sons dwelt from Havilah to Shur, which runs next to Egypt, all the way to Assyria. He settled over against all his people.
19And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son. Abraham begot Isaac.
20Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah as wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, sister of Laban the Aramean.
21And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she was barren; and the LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.
22But the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it is to be this way I'm not so sure I want to be pregnant! So she asked the LORD.
23And the LORD said to her, Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples born from you shall be divided. One people will be mightier than the other, and the older will serve the younger.
24When the time came for Rebekah to give birth, there were twins in her womb.
25And the first came out reddish all over like a hairy garment; so they named him Esau.
26Afterward his brother came out with his hand gripping Esau's heel, so they named him Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when they were born.
27When the boys grew up, Esau became a skilled hunter, a man of the field; while Jacob was a quiet man who dwelt in tents.
28And Isaac loved Esau, because he ate of his wild game; but Rebekah loved Jacob.
29Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field and was famished.
30So Esau said to Jacob, Please feed me some of that red stuff; for I am famished. That is why he was also called Edom.
31Jacob replied, First sell me your birthright.
32Look, said Esau, I am about to die, what use is this birthright to me?
33But Jacob said, Swear an oath to me now. So Esau swore an oath to him and sold his birthright to Jacob.
34Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and lentil stew; and he ate and drank, then got up and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright.
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"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
- Jeremiah 29:11
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- St. Basil the Great – Hexaemeron (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: Nine homilies on the six days of creation (Genesis 1:1-31), exploring both literal and spiritual meanings. Basil emphasizes God’s omnipotence, the instantaneous nature of creation, and the cosmos’s order, integrating philosophical insights with Scripture.
- Relevance: A foundational Orthodox text, ideal for your site’s authoritative exegesis.
- Source: Available in English via Fathers of the Church series (Catholic University of America Press) or CCEL.org (public domain).
- St. Ambrose of Milan – Hexaemeron (Catholic, 4th century)
- Description: Six sermons on the creation days, heavily influenced by St. Basil but adapted for a Latin audience. Ambrose blends literal and allegorical interpretations, focusing on God’s providence and creation’s harmony.
- Relevance: A key Catholic commentary, complementing Orthodox perspectives.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Fathers of the Church series.
- St. Ephrem the Syrian – Commentary on Genesis (Orthodox/Catholic, Syriac tradition, 4th century)
- Description: A verse-by-verse exegesis of Genesis, including Genesis 1, with a focus on literal interpretation and Syriac theological traditions. Ephrem’s concise style emphasizes doctrinal fidelity and spiritual insights.
- Relevance: Bridges Catholic and Orthodox traditions, ideal for your Septuagint-based focus.
- Source: Translated in St. Ephrem the Syrian: Selected Prose Works (Catholic University of America Press).
- St. Augustine of Hippo – The Literal Meaning of Genesis (Catholic, early 5th century)
- Description: Augustine’s detailed commentary explores literal and allegorical readings, proposing that the “days” of Genesis 1 may be instantaneous or symbolic, reflecting God’s eternal act. It addresses creation’s purpose and God’s eternity.
- Relevance: A cornerstone of Catholic exegesis, offering intellectual depth.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Works of St. Augustine.
- St. John Chrysostom – Homilies on Genesis (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: A series of 67 homilies, with several covering Genesis 1, focusing on literal interpretation and moral/spiritual lessons. Chrysostom’s pastoral style makes the text accessible yet profound.
- Relevance: Widely respected in Orthodox tradition, suitable for lay readers.
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