World English Bible
Genesis 25:33
“Jacob said, "Swear to me first." He swore to him. He sold his birthright to Jacob.”
Verse in context — Genesis 25
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Jacob said, "First, sell me your birthright.
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Esau said, "Behold, I am about to die. What good is the birthright to me?
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Jacob said, "Swear to me first." He swore to him. He sold his birthright to Jacob.
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Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils. He ate and drank, rose up, and went his way. So Esau despised his birthright.
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The book of beginnings, describing creation, humanity’s fall, God’s promises, and the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph).
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