And it came to pass as she was bringing forth, one thrust forth his hand, and the midwife, having taken hold of it, bound upon his hand a scarlet thread, saying, This one shall come out first.

And after this came forth his brother, on whose hand was the scarlet thread; and she called his name, Zerah.

He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his labors he had power with God.

And he said, Rightly was his name called Jacob, for behold, this second time has he supplanted me; he has both taken my birthright, and now he has taken my blessing! And Esau said to his father, Have you not a blessing left for me, father?