and He declared to her: "Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger." Cross References Romans 9:12not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, "The older will serve the younger." Genesis 17:4 "As for Me, this is My covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. Genesis 17:16 And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her." Genesis 25:24 When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb. Genesis 27:29 May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed." Genesis 27:33 Isaac began to tremble violently and said, "Who was it, then, who hunted the game and brought it to me? Before you came in, I ate it all and blessed him--and indeed, he will be blessed!" Genesis 27:40 You shall live by the sword, and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck." Numbers 20:14 From Kadesh Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, "This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, Deuteronomy 2:4 and command the people: 'You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. Deuteronomy 2:8 So we passed by our brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. We turned away from the Arabah road, which comes up from Elath and Ezion-geber, and traveled along the road of the Wilderness of Moab. Malachi 1:2 "I have loved you," says the LORD. But you ask, "How have You loved us?" "Was not Esau Jacob's brother?" declares the LORD. "Yet Jacob I have loved, Malachi 1:3 but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals." Chapter Outline 1. The sons of Abraham by Keturah.5. The division of his goods. 7. His age, death, and burial. 11. God blesses Isaac. 12. The generations of Ishmael. 17. His age and death. 19. Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren. 22. The children strive in her womb. 24. The birth of Esau and Jacob. 27. Their different characters and pursuits. 29. Esau sells his birthright. Jump to Previous Birth Body Born Bowels Divided Elder Manner Nations Older Parted Peoples Separated Servant Serve Stronger Within Womb YoungerJump to Next Birth Body Born Bowels Divided Elder Manner Nations Older Parted Peoples Separated Servant Serve Stronger Within Womb Younger |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Two nations. Genesis 17:16 Genesis 24:60 two manner. Genesis 25:27 Genesis 32:6 Genesis 33:3 Genesis 36:31 Numbers 20:14 the elder. Genesis 27:29, 40 2 Samuel 8:14 1 Kings 22:47 1 Chronicles 18:13 2 Chronicles 25:11, 12 Psalm 60:8, 9 Psalm 83:5-15 Isaiah 34:1-17 Isaiah 63:1-6 Jeremiah 49:7-22 Ezekiel 25:12-14 Ezekiel 35:1-15 Amos 1:11, 12 Obadiah 1:1-16 Malachi 1:2-5 Romans 9:10-13 Links Genesis 25:23 NIVGenesis 25:23 NLT Genesis 25:23 ESV Genesis 25:23 NASB Genesis 25:23 KJV Genesis 25:23 Bible Apps Genesis 25:23 Parallel Genesis 25:23 Biblia Paralela Genesis 25:23 Chinese Bible Genesis 25:23 French Bible Genesis 25:23 German Bible Genesis 25:23 Commentaries Bible Hub |