See in Reader
553 B
553 B
he was rejected
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "his father, Isaac, refused to bless him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
because he found no opportunity for repentance
The abstract noun "repentance" can be translated with a verbal phrase. Alternate translation: "because it was not possible for him to repent" or "because it was not possible for him to change his decision" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)
even though he sought it with tears
Here "he" refers to Esau.