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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 25:34)
he was weak from hunger
"he was weak because he was very hungry" or "he was very hungry"
I am exhausted
"I am weak from hunger" or "I am very hungry"
Edom
Translators may add a footnote that says "The name Edom means 'red.'"