Hebrews 12:16

Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.

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Other Translations for Hebrews 12:16

BSB
See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright.
AKJV
Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
CPDV
lest any fornicator or worldly person be like Esau, who, for the sake of one meal, sold his birthright.
ERV
lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one mess of meat sold his own birthright.
NHEB
that there be no sexually immoral or profane person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for one meal.
SMT
Lest any fornicator, or profane, as Esau, who for one act of eating sold his primogeniture.

Commentary for Hebrews 12:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hebrews 12:16
Summary
Avoid immorality and reckless inheritance loss
Event
Warning about Esau's example
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching