Hebrews 12:17 · KJV

"For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

¹⁶Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.

¹⁷For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

¹⁸For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,

¹⁹And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to opportunities for change?

What does it mean for you to seek repentance?

When have you regretted a decision and sought forgiveness?

Life Application

decision-making

Take time to consider the long-term consequences of your choices, especially in matters of faith. Seek guidance before making impulsive decisions.

repentance

Cultivate a habit of seeking forgiveness and reconciliation in your life, recognizing the importance of humility and grace.

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

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