Augustine of Hippo : BLESSED JACOB IN THE PLACE OF ESAU. — Since a great patriarch asks his son, before he dies, to bring him the game and food that he likes, considering this a great favor, and promises his blessing, we believe that this text does not in any way lack a prophetic meaning. And more so considering that his wife gives him the youngest son in a hurry, preferred of her, to receive that blessing. Other things that are narrated there are enough for us to understand or seek greater things in them. [ — QUESTIONS ON GENESIS, Q. 78 (tr. J. Litteral, draft)