Torah Portion of the Week: Toldot (תּוֹלְדוֹת)
Torah: Genesis 25:19–28:9 – The story of Isaac, Jacob, Esau, and God’s covenant blessings.
Haftarah: Malachi 1:1–2:7
Brit Hadashah: Romans 9:6–13
Commentary: Toldot teaches us about God’s sovereignty in choosing His plan, and the unfolding of His promises through the lineage of Abraham.
Additional Reading Summary
In our Torah reading we have Jacob wrestling with ADONAI; Jacob meeting Esau; Jacob’s children facing difficulties; and the death of Isaac.
In our Haftarah reading we see that Edom will be repaid for its sins.
In our Brit Chadashah reading we have the faith of Jacob.
Torah Outline
- Genesis 32:4 (v.3) – Jacob Sends Presents to Esau
- Genesis 32:22 – Jacob Wrestles with ADONAI
- Genesis 33:1 – Jacob and Esau Meet
- Genesis 34:1 – The Rape of Dinah
- Genesis 35:16 – The Birth of Benjamin
- Genesis 36:1 – Esau's Descendants
Haftarah Outline
- Obadiah 1:5 – Edom Will Be Repaid
- Obadiah 1:10 – Edom Mistreated His Brother
- Obadiah 1:17 – Israel's Final Triumph
Brit Chadashah Outline
- Matthew 2:13 – The Angel Appears to Joseph
- Hebrews 11:20 – The Faith of Jacob