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Genesis 25:34

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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.

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  1. Genesis 25:32

    And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

  2. Genesis 25:33

    And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

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