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Esau's Misplaced Blame
Commentators like Calvin and Gill point out that Esau's accusation against Jacob is flawed. He blames Jacob for "taking" the birthright, but conveniently forgets that he himself had despised and sold it for a meal. This serves as a powerful reminder to examine our own hearts and take responsibility for our choices rather than simply blaming others for our circumstances.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 27:1–46
18th Century
Theologian
The life of Isaac falls into three periods. During the first seventy-five years, he was contemporary with his father. For sixty-one more years, his…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 27:1–46
19th Century
Bishop
John Calvin
On Genesis 27:36
16th Century
Theologian
Is he not rightly named Jacob? That Esau felt no repentance is clear from the fact that he accused his brother and took no blame upon hims…
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John Gill
On Genesis 27:36
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, is not he rightly named Jacob ?
&c.] As he was by his parents, and those that were at his birth, becaus…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 27:30–40
17th Century
Minister
When Esau understood that Jacob had received the blessing, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry. The day is coming when those who now mak…