KJV ORIGINAL
And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Esau said, 'Look, I'm about to die from hunger. What good will my birthright do me if I'm dead?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Esau is dramatically claiming he's starving and questioning why his inheritance rights matter if he dies from hunger.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the famous story where Esau sells his birthright to his younger brother Jacob for a bowl of stew. In ancient times, the birthright gave the firstborn son a double portion of inheritance and leadership of the family. Esau's willingness to trade this valuable privilege for immediate food shows his impulsive, short-sighted nature.
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