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Genesis 27:35-41

35 But he said, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.”

36 Esau said, “Isn’t he rightly named Jacob? He has deceived me these two times: He took my birthright, and now he’s taken my blessing!” Then he asked, “Haven’t you reserved any blessing for me?”

37 Isaac answered Esau, “I have made him lord over you and have made all his relatives his servants, and I have sustained him with grain and new wine. So what can I possibly do for you, my son?”

38 Esau said to his father, “Do you have only one blessing, my father? Bless me too, my father!” Then Esau wept aloud.

39 His father Isaac answered him,
“Your dwelling will be
away from the earth’s richness,
away from the dew of heaven above.

40 You will live by the sword
and you will serve your brother.
But when you grow restless,
you will throw his yoke
from off your neck.”

41 Jacob Flees to Laban
Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. He said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are near; then I will kill my brother Jacob.”

Cross References for Genesis 27:35-41

2 Corinthians 4:7 - But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God an... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:7

1 Thessalonians 4:6 - and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6

Job 13:7 - Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him? Click to read the verse Job 13:7 Click to read the verse Job 13:7

Romans 3:7-8 - Someone might argue, “If my falsehood enhances God’s truthfulness and so increases his glory, w... Click to read the verse Romans 3:7-8 Click to read the verse Romans 3:7-8

Genesis 27:19-23 - Jacob said to his father, “I am Esau your firstborn. I have done as you told me. Please sit up ... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:19-23 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:19-23

2 Kings 10:19 - Now summon all the prophets of Baal, all his ministers and all his priests. See that no one is ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 10:19 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 10:19

Malachi 2:10 - Do we not all have one Father? Did not one God create us? Why do we profane the covenant of our... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:10 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:10

Genesis 27:45 - When your brother is no longer angry with you and forgets what you did to him, I’ll send word f... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:45 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:45