Genesis 27:36

Vietnamese Contemporary 2015 (Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại)

Ê-sau cay đắng nói: “Tên nó là Gia-cốp thật chẳng sai vì nó đã lừa con hai lần. Lần đầu cướp quyền trưởng nam của con, bây giờ, nó lại đánh cắp phước lành của con nữa. Cha ơi, cha còn dành cho con ít phước lành nào không?”

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

In Genesis 27:36, Esau is speaking to his father Isaac, expressing his frustration and anger at his brother Jacob for taking both his birthright and his blessing. Esau questions if he was rightfully named Jacob, meaning 'supplanter', because Jacob has taken what was rightfully his twice.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you have a favorite toy, and your sibling takes it away from you. Then, they do it again with another toy you really like. You might feel like your sibling is always taking things from you, just like Esau felt about his brother Jacob taking his special rights and blessing.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

The book of Genesis was written by Moses around 1440-1400 BCE. It was written for the Israelites, who were in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The cultural context involves the patriarchal society of the ancient Near East where the birthright and blessing were significant inheritances.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where someone feels they have been cheated out of something they deserved. For example, if someone's colleague takes credit for their work twice, it might mirror Esau's frustration at Jacob.

Chủ đề

• family conflict
• blessing
• inheritance
• deception
• brotherly love
• birthright

Các câu liên quan

• Genesis 25:29-34
• Genesis 27:1-29
• Genesis 27:41
• Matthew 21:33-41
• Romans 9:11-13

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

Why was Esau so upset at Jacob?

Esau was upset because Jacob had taken his birthright and his blessing, which were both important inheritances and symbols of his future leadership and God's favor.

What is a birthright and why was it important?

A birthright was the privilege of the firstborn, often including a double portion of the inheritance and leadership of the family. It was important because it carried significant social and spiritual weight.

How does this story relate to modern family dynamics?

This story can relate to modern family dynamics where siblings may feel they are treated unfairly or that someone is 'taking their spot', leading to feelings of jealousy and frustration.

What can we learn from Esau's reaction?

From Esau's reaction, we can learn about the importance of handling grievances maturely and the consequences of not addressing issues proactively. It also highlights the value of forgiveness and moving forward.