Gen 25:33-34 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 25:33-34: 25:33-34 Esau eagerly took Jacob’s bait and fell into the trap. He ate and left too quickly to have been near death (25:32 ). The final comment on the passage explains that Esau showed contempt for his birthright, considering it worthless (Heb 12:16 ). It is foolish to sacrifice spiritual blessings to satisfy physical appetites (cp. Gen 3:6 ).

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‏ Genesis 25:33-34

Summary for Gen 25:33-34: 25:33-34 ^a Esau eagerly took Jacob’s bait and fell into the trap. He ate and left too quickly to have been near death (25:32 ^b). The final comment on the passage explains that Esau showed contempt for his birthright, considering it worthless (Heb 12:16 ^c). It is foolish to sacrifice spiritual blessings to satisfy physical appetites (cp. Gen 3:6 ^d).