Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 25:31-34
The way Jacob stated his demand suggests that he had long premeditated his act and ruthlessly exploited his brother’s weakness. His insistence that Esau swear to him strengthens this impression. Jacob’s lack of compassion and hospitality contrasts with that of Abraham (Genesis 18:1-8) and Lot (Genesis 19:1-8). It was right that he valued the birthright, but it was wrong that he obtained it as he did. Because Esau despised his birthright Jacob obtained it and became what God had promised He... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 25:27-34
2. The sale of the birthright 25:27-34 read more