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36 Then he said, “Isn’t his name rightly called Jacob?”[a] Esau asked. “He has circumvented me this second time. First,[b] he took away my birthright, and now, look how he also stole my blessing.” Then he added, “Haven’t you reserved a blessing for me?”

37 In response, Isaac told Esau, “Look! I’ve predicted that he’s going[c] to become your master, and I’ve assigned all his brothers to be his servants. What then can I do for you, my son?”

38 Then Esau implored his father, “Don’t you have even one blessing for me, my father? Bless me, even me too, my father!” Then Esau lifted his voice and wept bitterly.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 27:36 The Heb. name Jacob means heel grabber
  2. Genesis 27:36 The Heb. lacks First
  3. Genesis 27:37 Lit. I’ve set him