The Priestly Garments Passed from Adam to Jacob the Firstborn

And furthermore our Rabbis taught: Before the Tabernacle was set up, the high places were permitted and the service was performed by the firstborn. Therefore the Holy One, blessed be He, clothed Adam in the garments of the High Priesthood, for he was the firstborn of the world. Noah came [and handed them down to Shem, and Shem] handed them down to Abraham, and Abraham handed them down to Isaac, and Isaac handed them down to Esau, for he was his firstborn. And Esau saw his wives serving idolatry, and he deposited them (the garments) with his mother. When Jacob arose and took the birthright from Esau, Rebekah said: Since Jacob has taken the birthright from the hand of Esau, it is fitting by law that he should wear these garments, as it is said, "And Rebekah took the choice garments of Esau her elder son" (Gen. 27:15). Jacob entered before his father, and he smelled it (the fragrance) upon him, as it is said, "And he smelled the fragrance of his garments and blessed him," etc. (Gen. 27:27). With what did he bless him? With that which they read on the matter, "And may God give to you," etc. (Gen. 27:28).