that Esau could not find repentance though he sought it (whether the repentance or the restoration of the blessing) with tears (12:17). Had he been able to repent, it would have resulted not in eternal salvation but in receiving the blessings of his birthright. It would have been a nonsaving repentance. The conclusion: The presence and experience of repentance do not necessarily result in everlasting life or even in a change for the better. Second, there is a repentance that is unto eternal salvation.