Genesis 25:33

let there be no licentious or profane person, such as Esau, "who sold his birth-right, for a single mess."

nay, he ratified his promise with an oath, "I will give you whatever you require, said he, tho' it be even the half of my kingdom."

for when men swear by a superior, the ratifying what they say with an oath, puts an end to all further debate.

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And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

nay, he ratified his promise with an oath, "I will give you whatever you require, said he, tho' it be even the half of my kingdom."

for when men swear by a superior, the ratifying what they say with an oath, puts an end to all further debate.

let there be no licentious or profane person, such as Esau, "who sold his birth-right, for a single mess."