Genesis 25:33
Jacob said, “First solemnly promise to give it to me.” So Esau solemnly promised and sold his birthright to Jacob.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
In Context
32Esau replied, “See, I am nearly dead now! So of what use is this birthright to me?”
Cross References
Genesis 14:22But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted up my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth,
Genesis 27:36Esau said, “He was correctly named Jacob. He has supplanted me these two times: he took my birthright, and now he has taken my blessing!” Then he said, “Have you kept a blessing for me?”
Mark 6:23and he swore to her that he would give her whatever she asked him – up to half his kingdom.
Hebrews 12:16Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.
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 →