Esau Sells His Birthright 29 Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he was weary. 30 And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore his name was called [d]Edom. 31 But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthrigh...
29. Esau sells his birthright.Study Bible Book ◦ Chapter The first one came out redThis phrase introduces the birth of Esau, the firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah. The description of Esau as "red" is significant, as it foreshadows his later association with Edom, a name derived from...
29.Esau sells his birthright. Study BibleBook ◦Chapter After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; The birth of Jacob and Esau is significant in biblical history, as it sets the stage for the ongoing struggle between the two brothers and their descendants. The act of Jacob ...
His life and descendants are detailed here, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations. Esau's story is intertwined with themes of birthright and blessing, as seen in Genesis 25:29-34 and Genesis 27, where he sells his birthright ...