Why did Isaac bless Esau instead of Jacob?
The truly spiritual blessings, Isaac had always intended to give Jacob, and would still do so. However, Esau persisted and Isaac relented and blessed Esau. The blessing of Esau was not a true blessing. It was a conditional blessing.
What was the blessing given to Isaac in the Bible?
The blessing was the right to become the head of the family after the death of the father. Unfortunately, Isaac was attempting to go against God’s will. The prophecy given to Rebekah before the birth of Esau and Jacob stated that Jacob would be the ruling son.
Why didn’t Isaac receive the blessings of the Birthright?
He did not “received” the blessings of the birthright yet [which is given to the first born by the father – Isaac] Isaac did not know that Esau sold the birthright to his brother, that is why when he was ready to pass it on, he ask him to give him food before he bestow same on him.
Was Isaac aware of Esau’s true nature?
It would thus seem that Isaac was aware of Esau’s true nature. We must also understand the significance of the blessings. Chazal, the Rabbis, teach us that the blessings although couched in physical terms are blessings of the spiritual.
Was the blessing of Esau a true blessing?
The blessing of Esau was not a true blessing. It was a conditional blessing. In verse 40 Isaac states, “And it shall come to pass, when you (Esau) shall break loose and you shall shake his (Jacob) yoke from off thy neck.”
Did Isaac give Jacob the spiritual blessing of physical blessing?
Thereafter, Isaac informed Esau, that he had no remaining blessings for him. The blessing of the physical, which were originally intended for him, were already bestowed upon Jacob. The truly spiritual blessings, Isaac had always intended to give Jacob, and would still do so.