Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bible stories for children » The young man who traded his inheritance for a dish of pottage
Birthright » Sold by esau
Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.
Verse Concepts
that 'the elder would be a servant to the younger.' The words of Scripture are-'I loved Jacob, but I hated Esau.'
Craftiness » Instances of » Jacob, in purchase of esau's birthright
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob obtains his brother's birthright by an unjust advantage
Esau » Sells his birthright for a single meal
Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.
Verse Concepts
The words of Scripture are-'I loved Jacob, but I hated Esau.'
Verse Concepts
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Made a bad bargain
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. For you know that even afterwards, when he wished to claim his father's blessing, he was rejected--for he never found an opportunity to repair his error--though he begged for the blessing with tears.
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Sold by esau
Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.
Verse Concepts
that 'the elder would be a servant to the younger.' The words of Scripture are-'I loved Jacob, but I hated Esau.'
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be sold
Gluttony » Exemplified
Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. For you know that even afterwards, when he wished to claim his father's blessing, he was rejected--for he never found an opportunity to repair his error--though he begged for the blessing with tears.
Gluttony » Instances of » Esau
Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. For you know that even afterwards, when he wished to claim his father's blessing, he was rejected--for he never found an opportunity to repair his error--though he begged for the blessing with tears.
jacob » Obtains esau's birthright for just one bowl of stew
Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.
Verse Concepts
jacob » Summary of his character » Naturally, crafty
Oath » Esau confirms the sale of his birthright by
Oaths » Example of rash
And he swore to her that he would give her whatever she asked him--up to half his kingdom.
Verse Concepts
But do not let them persuade you, for more than forty of them are lying in wait for him, who have taken an oath that they will not eat or drink, till they have made away with him; and they are at this very moment in readiness, counting upon your promise."
Verse Concepts
Responsibility » Attempts to shift » Esau
Sacrilege » Instances of » Esau sells his birthright
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. For you know that even afterwards, when he wished to claim his father's blessing, he was rejected--for he never found an opportunity to repair his error--though he begged for the blessing with tears.
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. For you know that even afterwards, when he wished to claim his father's blessing, he was rejected--for he never found an opportunity to repair his error--though he begged for the blessing with tears.
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of appetite
Worldliness » Instances of » jacob
Worldliness » Instances of » Esau
Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.
Verse Concepts