Genesis 25:32
“Look! I'm dying here! What use are the rights of the firstborn to me?” Esau declared.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?
In Context
31“First sell me your rights as the firstborn son,” Jacob replied.
Cross References
Job 21:15Who does the Almighty think he is for us to serve him as slaves? What benefit is there for us if we pray to him?’
Job 34:9He's even said, ‘What benefit is there in being God's friend?’
Matthew Henry on Genesis 25:30-34
Esau Sells His Birthright. ( b. c. 1805.) 29 And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint: 30 And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom. 31 And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. 32 And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? 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… Read the whole commentary →