Genesis 25:33

33 But Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob.

Genesis 25:33 in Other Translations

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

33 Jacob said, "Swear to me now." So he swore to him and sold his birthright to Jacob.

33 But Jacob said, “First you must swear that your birthright is mine.” So Esau swore an oath, thereby selling all his rights as the firstborn to his brother, Jacob.

33 Jacob said, "First, swear to me." And he did it. On oath Esau traded away his rights as the firstborn.

33 And Jacob said, Swear to me first. And he sware unto him. And he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

33 "First, swear an oath," Jacob said. So Esau swore an oath to him and sold him his rights as firstborn.

33 Jacob said, "Swear to me first." So he swore to Jacob and sold his birthright to him.

33 But Jacob said, "First promise me with an oath that you are selling me your rights." So Esau promised to do it. He sold Jacob all of the rights that belonged to him as the oldest son.

Genesis 25:33 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 25:33

And Jacob said, swear unto me this day
For the more sure and certain confirmation of the bargain; and by this oath oblige himself to let him peaceably enjoy the birthright, nor seek to revoke it, or dispute it with him, or disturb him in the possession of it: and he sware unto him;
that he would abide by the bargain, and never give him any trouble on that account; and hereby he made it over to Jacob as firm as it could be; God himself being appealed to as a witness of it, whose will it was that Jacob should have the birthright, the blessing, and the promises: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob;
with all the privileges and appurtenances of it, and that for one morsel of meat, as in ( Hebrews 12:16 ) .

Genesis 25:33 In-Context

31 Jacob replied, “First sell me your birthright.”

32 “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?”

33 But Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob.

34 Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left. So Esau despised his birthright.

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 21:23; S Genesis 47:31
• 2. Genesis 27:36; Hebrews 12:16