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9 cze 2023 · Esau is a character in the Bible who chose a temporary pleasure over a long-term blessing. In the story, Esau sells his birthright for soup. Today we are going to unfold the truths and applications behind this powerful biblical testimony.
Esau should have inherited the responsibilities and blessings that come with being the oldest son, but he rashly sold his birthright to his younger brother for a pot of stew. Later, in an elaborate act of deception, Rebekah and her favourite son, Jacob, tricked the elderly and blind Isaac.
33 And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright. Read full chapter.
29 sie 2013 · Esau’s life is the story of a man who traded his soul for fleeting pleasure. He sold his birthright, which included not only material benefits and family privileges, but spiritual blessings as well, for a bowl of soup. It says that “he ate and drank, and rose and went on his way” (25:34).
Berean Standard Bible. Then Jacob gave some bread and lentil stew to Esau, who ate and drank and then got up and went away. Thus Esau despised his birthright. King James Bible. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.
23 kwi 2019 · Though God sovereignly chose Jacob, Scripture puts the blame for losing the birthright on Esau. Consider Hebrews 12:16-17: And see to it that no one becomes an immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal.
So Esau swore to Jacob and sold him the birthright. King James Bible And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
