Tol´dot: The Generations [of Isaac]

By Richard Sison | 2015

By Richard Sison | 2015

Introduction

Parsha for the week of 2nd of Kislev in Hebrew calendar is Tol’dot תולדת , the second Hebrew word in Gen 25:19 referring to the generation of Isaac. Tol’dot is Hebrew for "history" or "family", or technically, "the family history of Isaac".

The following are the topics for this Parsha, to wit:
1. The history of Isaac, Abraham’s son. (Gen 25:19-20)
2. Isaac pleaded with the L-RD for his wife Rebekah because she was barren. (Gen 25:21)
3. Rebekah had twins, Esau and Jacob. (Gen 25:22-26)
4. Esau gave Jacob his birthright in exchange for some stew. (Gen 25:27-34)
5. King Abimelech was led to think that Rebekah was Isaac's sister, but later found out
that she was really his wife. (Gen 26:1-16)
6. Isaac planned to bless Esau, his firstborn. Rebekah instructed Jacob to delude Isaac so that Jacob receives the blessing. (Gen 27:1-29)
7. Esau threatened to kill Jacob, which led Jacob to flee to Haran. (Gen 27:30-45)

Therefore G-D give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine: Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.

​Gen 27:28-29

The message