Genesis 25:33

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 25

“And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.”Genesis 25:33

What Does Genesis 25:33 Mean?

Genesis 25:33 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 33 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (10)

These passages are connected to Genesis 25:33 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Hebrews 12:16“Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.”Genesis 26:31“And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.”Genesis 27:29“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother’s sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”Genesis 27:36“And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?”Hebrews 6:16“For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.”Genesis 24:3“And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:”Genesis 27:13“And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son: only obey my voice, and go fetch me them.”Genesis 36:6“And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob.”Mark 6:23“And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.”Genesis 14:22“And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,”

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