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35 Isaac said, “Your brother tricked me! He came and took your blessing!”

36 Esau said, “His name is Jacob.[a] That is the right name for him. He has tricked me twice. He took away my rights as the firstborn son. And now he has taken away my blessing.” Then Esau said, “Have you saved any blessing for me?”

37 Isaac answered, “I have already given Jacob the power to rule over you. And I said all his brothers would be his servants. I have given him the blessing for much grain and wine. There is nothing left to give you, my son.”

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 27:36 Jacob This name is like the Hebrew word meaning “heel.” It also means “the one who follows” or “tricky.”

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