Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
And he sold
Bible References
Swear
Genesis 14:22
But Abram answered the king of Sodom, "I have made an oath to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
Genesis 24:3
as a promise to the LORD, the God of heaven and earth, that you won't acquire a wife for my son from the Canaanite women among whom I'm living.
Mark 6:23
He swore with an oath to her, "I'll give you anything you ask for, up to half of my kingdom."
Hebrews 6:16
For people swear by someone greater than themselves, and an oath given as confirmation puts an end to all argument.
And he sold
Genesis 27:36
Then he said, "Isn't his name rightly called Jacob?" Esau asked. "He has circumvented me this second time. First, he took away my birthright, and now, look how he also stole my blessing." Then he added, "Haven't you reserved a blessing for me?"
Genesis 36:6
Later, Esau took his wives, his children, everyone in his household, his livestock, all his animals, and all his possessions that he had acquired in the territory of Canaan and moved far away from his brother Jacob,
Hebrews 12:16
No one should be immoral or godless like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.