What does Genesis 25:29 mean?

Genesis 25:29 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 25:29 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

27And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.

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.

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