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Jacob and Esau-The Birthright
Title: Jacob and Esau-The Birthright
Category: Society & Culture / Religion
Details: Words: 552 | Pages: 2.3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Jacob and Esau-The Birthright
Jacob and Esau-The Birthright
Did Rebekah do the right thing in sending Jacob to receive the blessing meant for Esau? I believe she did!! Having read the account many times, I’ve formed the opinion that the birthright was meant to be for Jacob. I will support this opinion by scriptural account.
During her pregnancy, Rebekah enquired of the Lord, why her children struggled within her. “ And the Lord said to her, two nations are …showed first 75 words of 552 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 552 total…show a lack of faith, by taking matters into her own hands? Only after she promised to take upon herself any curse that might be uttered, did Jacob agree to her deception. Yet Isaac did not recant the blessing upon Jacob when he learned the truth. The blessing remained.
I believe that Rebekah did the right thing. She may have been more perceptive in the matter. Esau did not merit the blessing or the birthright.
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