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What was the relationship between Isaac and Esau?

Isaac preferred Esau, because he liked to eat his game. Esau begged him with tears to bless him too. Genesis 25:28; Genesis 27:34, 38

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Genesis 25:28

Isaac loved Esau, because he ate of his hunting: and Rebecca loved Jacob.

Genesis 27:34

Esau having heard his father’s words, roared out with a great cry: and being in a great consternation, said: Bless me also, my father.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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