Esau sold his birthright to his brother Jacob for a meal of pottage (Genesis ch.25). See also:
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(Genesis 25:30-34) 30 So Eʹsau said to Jacob: "Quick, please, give me some of the red stew that you have there, for I am exhausted!" That is why his name was Eʹdom. 31 To this Jacob said: "First sell me your right as firstborn!" 32 And Eʹsau continued: "Here I am about to die! What use is a birthright to me?" 33 And Jacob added: "Swear to me first!" So he swore to him and sold his right as firstborn to Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Eʹsau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank, and he got up and went away. Thus Eʹsau despised the birthright. . .
Nobody sold his brothers birthright. Esau sold his own birthright to his brother.
Jacob tricked his brother Esau as described in Genesis 25:29-34 where Esau sold his birthright to his Jacob in exchange for a meal.
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Jews say that Esau sold his birthright to Jacob
Christians say that Esau sold his birthright to Jacob
Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of stew to his 'scheming' brother JacobAdditional thoughts:(Genesis 25:29-34NIV)This account tells us that "... Esau despised his birthright". As first born, Esau had blessings and spiritual responsibilities, but because he had no appreciation for sacred things, he was willing to sell these privileges for selfish gain (Hebrews 12:16) to his brother, who was a 'peaceful man'.(Genesis 25:27NASB)
A birthright barterer is someone who trades or exchanges items, services, or resources as a way of upholding their inherited right or privilege in a society or community. This could include negotiating deals based on their status, lineage, or inherent entitlement.
Esau "sold" Jacob his rights to his birthright. Since Esau was the older brother, he was entitled to 2/3 of what his father left behind when he died. What he received in return was some of the soup Jacob was preparing.
When Esau sold his birthright, some scholars believe that he was following a custom that has a parallel in the
Esau(Genesis 25:30-34) 30 So Eʹsau said to Jacob: "Quick, please, give me some of the red stew that you have there, for I am exhausted!" That is why his name was Eʹdom. 31 To this Jacob said: "First sell me your right as firstborn!" 32 And Eʹsau continued: "Here I am about to die! What use is a birthright to me?" 33 And Jacob added: "Swear to me first!" So he swore to him and sold his right as firstborn to Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Eʹsau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank, and he got up and went away. Thus Eʹsau despised the birthright. . .
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Jacob stole his brother Esau's birthright and blessing. The birthright included a double portion of their father's inheritance, while the blessing was a verbal declaration of prosperity and leadership within the family.