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Isaac: 37 Understand that I have already made him your master. I have declared all of his brothers are subject to him. I have granted him prosperity, sustained him with grain and wine. What then could I possibly do for you, my son?

Esau: 38 Have you only one blessing, Father? Bless me—me also—Father!

Esau realized the futility of his pleas. He raised his voice, and he cried pitiably. 39 Isaac spoke over him the only blessing he thought he could:

Isaac: You will make your home far from the richness of the earth,
        far away from the gentle showers of heaven above.

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