95 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:9), Source Book Keys, PLYN GENESIS | 27:19 Esau — GEN1243 Although it is usually forbidden to lie, ... GEN1243 Although it is usually forbidden to lie, at times it is permissible to tell an untruth. … you are permitted to tell an untruth to promote peace only in situations when you have no other options (Emes Knaih, p. 46). Moreover, your words should be as close to the truth as possible. (See Rashi on [this verse] (Esau meant: “I am the one who is bringing you [food] and Esau is your firstborn.” [From Tanchuma Buber]). PLYN 206 Share Print Source KeyPLYNVerse27:19Keyword(s)EsauSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 27:18 went — GEN1242 Even in instances where lying can be just... Previous Article GENESIS | 27:19 Esau — GEN1244 The most famous lie told in the Torah (Ja... Next Article