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.
Swear
And he sold
Bible References
Swear
Mark 6:23
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."
Hebrews 6:16
for when men swear by a superior, the ratifying what they say with an oath, puts an end to all further debate.
And he sold
Hebrews 12:16
let there be no licentious or profane person, such as Esau, "who sold his birth-right, for a single mess."