Genesis 25:33

The Passion Translation

But Jacob insisted, “First, swear to me that you’ll give it to me.” So, Esau swore an oath and surrendered his birthright to Jacob.

Cross References

Genesis 14:22

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I raised my hand to Yahweh, God Most High, and I pledged a solemn oath to the Possessor of heaven and earth

Genesis 24:3

and I will make you swear by Yahweh, the God of heaven and earth, that you will not acquire a wife for my son among the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am living.

Genesis 25:32

“Can’t you see I’m dying of hunger?” Esau said. “What good is the birthright if I’m dead?”

Genesis 25:34

Then Jacob gave Esau some lentil stew and bread. When Esau had finished eating and drinking, he just got up and walked away. Esau cared nothing about his own birthright.

Genesis 27:1

When Isaac was very old and blind, he called for his oldest son, Esau, and asked him, “My son?” “I am here, father,” Esau answered.

Genesis 27:32

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

Genesis 27:36

Esau exclaimed, “Jacob, that heel grabber —the name fits him perfectly! Now he has tricked me twice! He stole my birthright, and now he’s robbed me of my blessing!” Then he asked, “Father, haven’t you reserved a blessing for me?”

Mark 6:23

And he repeated it in front of everyone, with a vow to complete his promise to her: “Anything you desire and it will be yours! I’ll even share my kingdom with you!”

Hebrews 12:16

Be careful that no one among you lives in immorality, becoming careless about God’s blessings, like Esau who traded away his rights as the firstborn for a simple meal.

Hebrews 6:16

It is very common for people to swear an oath by something greater than themselves, for the oath will confirm their statements and end all dispute.