lest there be any sexually immoral person, or profane person, like Esau, who sold his birthright for one meal.Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
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The Scripture echoes (this verse)Genesis 25:33-34
Hebrews names Esau a profane person who sold his birthright for one meal, pointing straight at this exchange.
“Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” He swore to him. He sold his birthright to Jacob. Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils. He ate and drank, rose up, and went his way. So Esau despised his birthright.And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob. 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.”