Gen 25:29 | TNotes | STEP | 25:29 Ironically, Jacob proved the more cunning hunter. The word cooking (Hebrew wayyazed , “boiling”) sounds like the word for “hunter” (Hebrew tsayid ). While boiling stew, Jacob was laying a trap for the hairy red animal. He may have waited a long time for this opportunity. This word for “boil” was also used for presumptuous action (like water boiling over the rim of the pot). Jacob overstepped his boundaries when he seized the promise for himself. By contrast, Abraham knew the promise was his and was secure in giving the land away (see study note on 13:8-13). • Esau was exhausted and hungry , but his life was not in danger (25:32 ; see study note on 25:33-34).

‏ Genesis 25:29

25:29 ^a Ironically, Jacob proved the more cunning hunter. The word cooking (Hebrew wayyazed, “boiling”) sounds like the word for “hunter” (Hebrew tsayid). While boiling stew, Jacob was laying a trap for the hairy red animal. He may have waited a long time for this opportunity. This word for “boil” was also used for presumptuous action (like water boiling over the rim of the pot). Jacob overstepped his boundaries when he seized the promise for himself. By contrast, Abraham knew the promise was his and was secure in giving the land away (see study note on 13:8-13).

• Esau was exhausted and hungry, but his life was not in danger (25:32 ^b; see study note on 25:33-34).