## Jacob cooked ##

Since this is the beginning of a story about something that happened one time, some translators may want to start it with a phrase like “One day, Jacob cooked” in a similar manner to the UDB.

## cooked some stew ##

"boiled some food" or "cooked some soup." This stew was made of boiled lentils. (See: [Genesis 25:31](./31.md))

## he was weak from hunger ##

Alternate translations: "he was very hungry" or "he was weak because he was very hungry"

## I am exhausted ##

"I am weak from hunger." Alternate translation: "I am starving."

## Edom ##

Translators may add a footnote that says "The name Edom means 'red.'"