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because Jacob had stolen his rights as oldest son and also his blessing
The connecting word “because” connects the reason, Jacob stole Esau’s rights and blessing, with the result, Esau hated Jacob. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word)
his rights
This refers to the the extra blessing and inheritance that belonged to Esau because he was the firstborn son. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession)
rights as oldest son
Jacob found a way to get the larger portion of their father’s wealth that should have gone to Esau as the older son. See also note on 07:02.
his blessing
Jacob also tricked their father into giving him the promise of extra prosperity that Isaac intended to give to Esau. See also note on 07:03.
So he planned to kill Jacob
The connecting word “So” connects the result, Esau planned to kill Jacob, with the reason, Esau hated Jacob.. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connecting word)