以撒娶了個妻子，名叫利百加，他們生了一對雙胞胎兄弟。
哥哥叫以掃，弟弟叫雅各。以掃很喜歡戶外活動，是個出色的獵人；雅各卻喜歡安靜地留在家裡。哥哥以掃不看重長子的名份，但弟弟雅各卻十分重視⋯。
Isaac married a wife named Rebekah, and they had twin brothers. The elder one was called Esau, who enjoyed outdoor activities and excelled as a hunter. The younger one was Jacob, who preferred staying quietly at home. Esau didn't value the birthright, but Jacob highly esteemed it.