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Genesis 27:41

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 27:41

Verse 41 of 46

Scripture focus

And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.

Genesis 27:41 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 27:41

Theological / Devotional

The days of mourning. Esau’s despair soon changed into mortal hatred for his brother, but out of respect for his father he decided to spare him the sorrow and shame of the intended act of fratricide. Thinking that his father’s illness would end in early death, he postponed his planned act of murder. He could not know, of course, that his father would recover and live 43 years longer.

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