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# he was rejected
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "his father, Isaac, refused to bless him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# because he found no opportunity for repentance
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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/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])
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# even though he sought it with tears
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Here "he" refers to Esau.
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