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 in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels: and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.”(Gen 25:23) Rebekah had conceived twins. The first-born was red and covered in hair. They named him Esau. The other came out and took hold of Esau’s heel. They named him Jacob. In contrast to Esau, wh
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Some common words found in the essay are:
Birthright Rebekah, Surely Esaus, Jacob Esau, Jacob Feed, Jacob Swear, Esau Behold, jacob esau, blessing birthright, birthright rebekah, receive blessing,
Approximate Word count = 550
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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