27 The boys grew up, and Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country, while Jacob was content to stay at home among the tents.
Well I've read this chapter for a couple days. I know there are important points in history documented here but I don't really come away with a lesson. I did keep catching my eye that Jacob was a quieter guy that was more of a home body than Esau. Esau was probably more of a man's man in those days, so it probably makes sense that he was Isaac's favorite. Not sure what lesson is tucked in there--just an observation.
how about you, get anything?
Knut
I don't have a real strong take.....but, here goes.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that Jacob likes to stay amoung the tents, makes him sound a little feminine, doesn't it? And, he's so conniving. Playing the game with the bowl of soup and the birthright. Seems really "mind-game-like." I think if you look at this chapter on its own....you would never root for Jacob over Esau. Other than the fact that Esau looks like a red werewolf....he is the more likable one. He is doing what he should be doing. Like you said, he is the more macho....man's man one of the two. But, obviously he is the dumber one of the two. He doesn't seem to have much perspective on life. Only what is happening at that very moment.
Its a weird story when you look at it in isolation. If God hadn't proclaimed Jacob to be the ruler over Esau, and the blessed one......it would feel very different.
What do we do with that in our daily lives? I have no clue.
tp
Nailed it!
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