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## Is he not rightly named Jacob? ##
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Esau uses a question to emphasize his anger at Jacob. Alternate translation: "Jacob is certainly the right name for my brother." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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## Jacob ##
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Translators may also add a footnote that says “The name Jacob means 'he grasps the heel.' This is a way of saying 'he deceives.'”
## my birthright ##
"my right as firstborn to inherit most of our father's wealth"
## What more can I do for you, my son? ##
Isaac uses a question for emphasis. Alternate translation: "There is nothing else I can do for you."