ISB ~ Hebrews 12 v16

Esau:Despised his birthright and traded it in for momentary pleasure.

• Esau, being a first-born, was entitled to the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant that passed through the line of Isaac (Gen 22:16-18; 26:1-5). However, he relinquished this inheritance when he exchanged his birthright for a mere meal (Gen 25:27-34), and though he later regretted his losses, he was never able to recover them (Gen 27:30-40). This tragedy stands as a warning for readers, who share in the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant (Heb 6:1318) but who are tempted to relinquish their faith for temporary relief from persecution.