Genesis 27:12

The Passion Translation

If my father feels my hairless skin, he’ll know I’m not Esau. He’ll think I’m a trickster, and I’ll end up bringing a curse upon myself rather than a blessing!”

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Avoid every appearance of evil.

2 Corinthians 6:8

Amid honor or dishonor, slander or praise—even when we are treated as deceivers and imposters—we remain steadfast and true.

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?”

Genesis 25:27

When the boys grew up, Esau became a rugged outdoorsman and a hardy hunter, but Jacob was more contemplative, content to stay close to home.

Jeremiah 48:10

“Cursed be the one who does the work of Yahweh halfheartedly, and cursed be the one who withholds his sword from blood.

Genesis 9:25

he uttered these words: “Cursed be your son, Canaan, and let him be the lowest of servants to his brothers.”

Genesis 27:45

After your brother’s anger has died down and he has forgotten what you’ve done to him, I will send a messenger to bring you back from there. Why should I lose both my sons in one day?”