Genesis 27:36 · KJV

"And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?"

King James Version

Passage Context

³⁴And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.

³⁵And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.

³⁶And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?

³⁷And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son?

³⁸And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.

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Reflection Questions

How do you cope with feelings of betrayal?

What does it mean for you to feel overlooked or undervalued?

When have you experienced a loss that felt unjust?

Life Application

forgiveness

Reflect on the importance of forgiveness in your relationships.

empathy

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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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