What does Genesis 25:34 mean?

Genesis 25:34 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 25:34 today?

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

Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

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

33And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

34Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

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