DEEPER STUDY # 2 (27:1) Blessing, The: in ancient times, the blessing of a father was a very significant event. It was a time set aside when the father transferred the birthright and family inheritance over to his son, usually the oldest son. However, if the older son proved unworthy, the father could pass the blessing to a younger son. The blessing was a legal and binding contract and always included the birthright or inheritance of the father. (See DEEPER STUDY # 1, Birthright—Ge. 25:31 for more
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