John Trapp Complete Commentary - Hebrews 12:16
16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. Ver. 16. Fornicator or profane ] He instanceth in some roots of bitterness. Esau’s profaneness appeared in these particulars: 1. In that he was no sooner asked for the birthright but he yielded. 2. That he parted with it for a trifle, a little red, red, as he called it in his haste and hunger. 3. That he did this, being, as he thought, at point of death. 4. That he went his way when... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Hebrews 12:16-17
Hebrews 12:16-17Essau, who for one morselThe character of Esau:There are certain features of character which, if they do not exactly enlist our admiration, never fail to secure our goodwill, and an instinctive sympathy with those who possess them.The man who along with his virtues, which by reason of their very nature lift him above many of his fellows, combines a few of those failings which bring him down again to their level, is by far the greatest favourite. Good men are glad to acknowledge... read more