Indeed I think that Jacob is a nasty man; all other characters; esua, laban are more decent than he is; except for Rachel the thief ..she is one of hell of a daughter ...she matches Jacob .. in being nasty.....
You should read the Commentary on all those verses.; it'll shed some more light.
God hated Esau for selling his birthright for a bowl of stew. It's the only verse in the Bible that says "God hated."
Then Esau wanted it back, and chased Jacob all over & around to get it back. What Rachel started and Jacob went along with, was not condemned by God. The birthright meant NOTHING to Esau. He just wanted the blessing. He didn't repent and ask God to forgive him. He was bitter.
If you follow Esaus' life, you'll see he was rejected by God.
God hated Esau for selling his birthright for a bowl of stew. It's the only verse in the Bible that says "God hated."
Then Esau wanted it back, and chased Jacob all over & around to get it back. What Rachel started and Jacob went along with, was not condemned by God. The birthright meant NOTHING to Esau. He just wanted the blessing. He didn't repent and ask God to forgive him. He was bitter.
If you follow Esaus' life, you'll see he was rejected by God.
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