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#49 | Jacob and the Firstborn Status
In this episode we look at the birth of Jacob and Esau, and how the events surrounding their birth give us insight into the role of the firstborn in ancient cultures. Although Jacob was technically not the first born, he used an opportune moment of weakness in his brother to purchase the birthright from him, allowing Jacob to secure the rights and rewards of the firstborn in the family.
The interesting thing in the book of Genesis is that there is a pattern of the firstborn not living up to the role and responsibilities of the the firstborn, with the firstborn blessing passing on to a younger…
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