## birthright ##

"right as firstborn to inherit most of our father's wealth" (UDB)

## I am about to die ##

Esau was exaggerating to emphasize how hungry he was. This could be translated as "I am so hungry I feel like I could die." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])

## What good is the birthright to me? ##

Esau used a question to emphasize that eating was more important than a birthright. This could be translated as a statement: "My inheritance is no good to me if I die of hunger!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

## First swear to me ##

What Jacob wanted Esau to swear can be stated explicitly: "First swear to me that you will sell me your birthright." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

## lentils ##

These are like beans, but their seeds are very small, round, and somewhat flat. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])

## Esau despised his birthright ##

"Esau thought his birthright was not important." Alternate translation: "Esau showed that he did value his birthright."