John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 25:34
Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles ,.... This shows what the pottage was made of, of which see Genesis 25:30 ; and that Jacob gave to Esau more than he asked and bargained for, bread as well as pottage; but neither of them until the bargain was made and swore to, and be had got the birthright secured unto him; as cunning as Esau, and as simple and plain as Jacob were, the latter outwitted the former, and was too crafty for him: and he did eat, and drink, and rose up, and... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 25:33
And Jacob said, swear unto me this day ,.... For the more sure and certain confirmation of the bargain; and by this oath oblige himself to let him peaceably enjoy the birthright, nor seek to revoke it, or dispute it with him, or disturb him in the possession of it: and he sware unto him ; that he would abide by the bargain, and never give him any trouble on that account; and hereby he made it over to Jacob as firm as it could be; God himself being appealed to as a witness of it, whose... read more