Genesis 25:33

New International Version

But Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob.

Cross References

Genesis 14:22

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “With raised hand I have sworn an oath to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Genesis 24:3

I want you to swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,

Genesis 25:32

“Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?”

Genesis 25:34

Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left. So Esau despised his birthright.

Genesis 27:1

When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see, he called for Esau his older son and said to him, “My son.” “Here I am,” he answered.

Genesis 27:32

His father Isaac asked him, “Who are you?” “I am your son,” he answered, “your firstborn, Esau.”

Genesis 27:36

Esau said, “Isn’t he rightly named Jacob? This is the second time he has taken advantage of me: He took my birthright, and now he’s taken my blessing!” Then he asked, “Haven’t you reserved any blessing for me?”

Mark 6:23

And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”

Hebrews 12:16

See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son.

Hebrews 6:16

People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.