If he wanted it so bad? Afterall he cried for it after
2007-12-07 16:44:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He was hungry. His blood sugar was low. He wasn't thinking well.
2007-12-07 16:47:44 · answer #1 · answered by javadic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He didn't think that Jacob was serious.
Jacob's name meant "deceiver," and the author presents him in that context. It was a loose statement on Esau's part, kind of like "I'd give my right arm for a good steak." It obviously wasn't a legitimate trade - Esau was completely shocked to find that his birthright had been stolen, and Jacob had to trick Isaac into handing it over to the wrong son.
But the author of Genesis also illustrates the connection between the Jews and the Edomites. Esau comes out as the better man in the exchange, and welcomes Jacob back with open arms.
2007-12-07 16:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by NONAME 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a friggin' STORY. It doesn't have to make sense; it was just written to get you to think a certain way.
2007-12-07 16:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He didn't reject it he sold it for food
2007-12-07 16:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by amber l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever tasted venison stew? mmmm
2007-12-07 16:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by 2telldatruth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He didn't respect it. He took it for granted.
2007-12-07 16:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by guitarrman45 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋