Genesis 27:31
And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son’s venison, that thy soul may bless me.
Cross-reference
Genesis 27:4
Parallel
In Genesis 27:4, Isaac asked Esau to prepare game so he could bless him — Esau is now fulfilling that exact request, only to arrive too late.
Genesis 25:28
Historical context
Genesis 25:28 reveals Isaac loved Esau because of his game — the same dynamic Esau is trying to leverage here to secure the blessing.
Hebrews 12:17
Citation
Hebrews 12:17 references this very moment — Esau's attempt to secure the blessing ultimately failed, and he found no chance to repent, even with tears.