Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?” New Living Translation “Look, I’m dying of starvation!” said Esau. “What good is my birthright to me now?” English Standard Version Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” Berean Standard Bible “Look,” said Esau, “I am about to die, so what good is a birthright to me?” King James Bible And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? New King James Version And Esau said, “Look, I am about to die; so what is this birthright to me?” New American Standard Bible Esau said, “Look, I am about to die; so of what use then is the birthright to me?” NASB 1995 Esau said, “Behold, I am about to die; so of what use then is the birthright to me?” NASB 1977 And Esau said, “Behold, I am about to die; so of what use then is the birthright to me?” Legacy Standard Bible And Esau said, “Behold, I am about to die; so of what use then is the birthright to me?” Amplified Bible Esau said, “Look, I am about to die [if I do not eat soon]; so of what use is this birthright to me?” Christian Standard Bible “Look,” said Esau, “I’m about to die, so what good is a birthright to me? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Look,” said Esau, “I’m about to die, so what good is a birthright to me?” American Standard Version And Esau said, Behold, I am about to die: and what profit shall the birthright do to me? Contemporary English Version "I'm about to die," Esau answered. "What good will those rights do me?" English Revised Version And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall the birthright do to me? GOD'S WORD® Translation "I'm about to die." Esau said. "What good is my inheritance to me?" Good News Translation Esau said, "All right! I am about to die; what good will my rights do me?" International Standard Version "Look! I'm about to die," Esau replied. "What good is this birthright to me?" Majority Standard Bible ?Look,? said Esau, ?I am about to die, so what good is a birthright to me?? NET Bible "Look," said Esau, "I'm about to die! What use is the birthright to me?" New Heart English Bible Esau said, "Look, I am about to die. What good is the birthright to me?" Webster's Bible Translation And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birth-right bring to me? World English Bible Esau said, “Behold, I am about to die. What good is the birthright to me?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Esau says, “Behold, I am going to die, and what is this to me—a birthright?” Young's Literal Translation And Esau saith, 'Lo, I am going to die, and what is this to me -- birthright?' Smith's Literal Translation And Esau will say, Behold, I am going to die, and what to me this birthright? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe answered: Lo I die, what will the first birthright avail me. Catholic Public Domain Version He answered, “Lo, I am dying, what will the right of the firstborn provide for me?” New American Bible “Look,” said Esau, “I am on the point of dying. What good is the right as firstborn to me?” New Revised Standard Version Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Esau said, Behold, I am at the point of death; and what profit shall a birthright be to me? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Esau said in his heart, “Behold, I am going to die. Why is the inheritance going to me?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Esau said: 'Behold, I am at the point to die; and what profit shall the birthright do to me?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Esau said, Behold, I am going to die, and for what good does this birthright belong to me? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Esau Sells His Birthright…31“First sell me your birthright,” Jacob replied. 32“Look,” said Esau, “I am about to die, so what good is a birthright to me?” 33“Swear to me first,” Jacob said. So Esau swore to Jacob and sold him the birthright.… Cross References Hebrews 12:16 See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright. Romans 9:10-13 Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. / Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” ... Malachi 1:2-3 “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” Philippians 3:19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things. 1 Corinthians 6:13 “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food,” but God will destroy them both. The body is not intended for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. Matthew 16:26 What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? Luke 12:19-20 Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ 2 Timothy 3:4 traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. Proverbs 20:21 An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end. Proverbs 23:4-5 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. Ecclesiastes 1:14 I have seen all the things that are done under the sun, and have found them all to be futile, a pursuit of the wind. Ecclesiastes 2:11 Yet when I considered all the works that my hands had accomplished and what I had toiled to achieve, I found everything to be futile, a pursuit of the wind; there was nothing to be gained under the sun. Ecclesiastes 5:10 He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. Isaiah 55:2 Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Treasury of Scripture And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? at the point to die. Job 21:15 What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him? Job 22:17 Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them? Job 34:9 For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God. birthright. Exodus 22:9 For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour. Jump to Previous Birthright Birth-Right Death Die Esau Good Point Profit UseJump to Next Birthright Birth-Right Death Die Esau Good Point Profit UseGenesis 25 1. The sons of Abraham by Keturah.5. The division of his goods. 7. His age, death, and burial. 11. God blesses Isaac. 12. The generations of Ishmael. 17. His age and death. 19. Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren. 22. The children strive in her womb. 24. The birth of Esau and Jacob. 27. Their different characters and pursuits. 29. Esau sells his birthright. "Look," said Esau, Esau's statement begins with "Look," indicating urgency and a desire to draw attention to his immediate need. This reflects his impulsive nature, which is a recurring theme in his life. Esau, the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, is characterized by his impetuous decisions, contrasting with his brother Jacob's more calculated actions. This moment foreshadows the ongoing tension between the brothers and the nations they represent, Israel and Edom. "I am about to die," "so what good is a birthright to me?" Persons / Places / Events 1. EsauThe elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, known for his red hair and hunting skills. He is impulsive and driven by immediate physical needs. 2. Jacob The younger twin brother of Esau, who is more contemplative and strategic. He desires the birthright and is willing to negotiate for it. 3. Birthright A significant inheritance right in ancient Hebrew culture, typically given to the firstborn son, which includes leadership of the family and a double portion of the inheritance. 4. Isaac The father of Esau and Jacob, son of Abraham, who plays a pivotal role in the continuation of God's covenant. 5. Rebekah The mother of Esau and Jacob, who later plays a role in Jacob receiving the blessing intended for Esau. Teaching Points Value of Spiritual InheritanceEsau's disregard for his birthright serves as a cautionary tale about valuing spiritual blessings and responsibilities over immediate physical desires. Consequences of Impulsiveness Esau's decision highlights the dangers of making impulsive choices without considering long-term consequences. God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility While God’s plans are sovereign, human choices still carry significant weight and consequences, as seen in Esau's decision. Prioritizing Eternal Over Temporal Believers are encouraged to prioritize eternal values and spiritual inheritance over temporary, worldly pleasures. Self-Control and Wisdom The account of Esau and Jacob teaches the importance of self-control and wisdom in decision-making, aligning with biblical principles of prudent living.Verse 32. - And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: - literally, going to die; meaning, "on the eve of expiring," through hunger; "ex animo testetur se mortis sensu urgeri" (Calvin); or, "liable to death," through the, dangerous pursuits of his daily calling (Ainsworth, Bush, Rosenmüller); or, what is most probable, "on the way to meet death" - uttered in a spirit of Epicurean levity, "Let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we die" (Keil, Kalisch) - and what profit shall this birthright do to me? - literally, of what (use) this (thing) to me, (called) a birthright? signifying, according to the sense attached to the foregoing expression, either,-Of what use can a birthright be to a man dying of starvation? or, The birthright is not likely ever to be of service to me, who am almost certain to be cut off soon by a violent and sudden death; on What signifies a birthright whose enjoyment is all in the future to a man who has only a short time to live? I prefer present gratifications to deferred felicities. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Look,”הִנֵּ֛ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Esau, עֵשָׂ֔ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac “I am אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I about to die, הוֹלֵ֖ךְ (hō·w·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk so what good וְלָמָּה־ (wə·lām·māh-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what is a birthright בְּכֹרָֽה׃ (bə·ḵō·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1062: The firstling of man, beast, primogeniture to me?” לִ֖י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew Links Genesis 25:32 NIVGenesis 25:32 NLT Genesis 25:32 ESV Genesis 25:32 NASB Genesis 25:32 KJV Genesis 25:32 BibleApps.com Genesis 25:32 Biblia Paralela Genesis 25:32 Chinese Bible Genesis 25:32 French Bible Genesis 25:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 25:32 Esau said Behold I am about (Gen. 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