During her pregnancy, Rebekah enquired of the Lord, why her children struggled within her. “ And the Lord said to her, two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels: and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.”(Gen 25:23)

Rebekah had conceived twins. The first-born was red and covered in hair. They named him Esau. The other came out and took hold of Esau’s heel. They named him Jacob. In contrast to E

I believe that Rebekah did the right thing. She may have been more perceptive in the matter. Esau did not merit the blessing or the birthright.

32 And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die; and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

28 And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

sau, who is described as a cunning hunter, Jacob is said to be a plain man, dwelling in tents. I don’t believe that this was a bad thing.

31 And Jacob said, sell me this day thy birthright.

Now comes time for the blessing to be given. Isaac sends Esau to hunt and return with meat for a meal, after which he is to receive his blessing, his birthright. Rebekah, hearing this, sets up a plan to deceive Isaac into giving Jacob the blessing instead of Esau. Why does she do this? It is tru

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