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There is no evidence from The Bible itself, that God got mad at Esau.

Esau surrendered his birthright because he valued food more highly. This is a case of 'short term gain, long term pain.'

It also was prophesied, even before birth, that the birthright belonged to Jacob. 'The elder shall serve the younger.'

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