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21 lines
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# because Jacob had stolen his rights as oldest son and also his blessing
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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]])
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# his rights
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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]])
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# rights as oldest son
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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](07/02).
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# his blessing
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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](07/03).
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# So he planned to kill Jacob
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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]])
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