Genesis 25:30 · KJV

"And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁸And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.

²⁹And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

³⁰And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.

³¹And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.

³²And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

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Reflection Questions

How do you prioritize immediate needs over future goals?

What does it mean for you to value your spiritual inheritance?

When have you regretted a decision made in haste?

Life Application

decisions

Take time to reflect before making impulsive decisions that could affect your future.

values

Consider what spiritual values you hold dear and how they guide your choices.

People in This Verse

EsauBoth

Esau was the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, known for selling his birthright for a meal. His story serves as a cautionary tale about valuing spiritual inheritance.

First appearance: Genesis 25:29-34

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

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