Genesis 27:39-41

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³⁹His father Isaac answered him,^(A)

“Your dwelling will be
    away from the earth’s richness,
    away from the dew^(B) of heaven above.^(C)
⁴⁰You will live by the sword
    and you will serve^(D) your brother.^(E)
But when you grow restless,
    you will throw his yoke
    from off your neck.^(F)”

⁴¹Esau held a grudge^(G) against Jacob^(H) because of the blessing his father had given him. He said to himself, “The days of mourning^(I) for my father are near; then I will kill^(J) my brother Jacob.”^(K)

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