Genesis 25:23

And the Lord said to her:

Two nations are in your womb;
two people will come from you and be separated.
One people will be stronger than the other,
and the older will serve the younger.

Genesis 27:29

May peoples serve you
and nations bow down to you.
Be master over your brothers;
may your mother’s sons bow down to you.
Those who curse you will be cursed,
and those who bless you will be blessed.

Genesis 27:40

You will live by your sword,
and you will serve your brother.
But when you rebel,
you will break his yoke from your neck.

Genesis 17:16

I will bless her; indeed, I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will produce nations; kings of peoples will come from her.”

Genesis 24:60

They blessed Rebekah, saying to her:

Our sister, may you become
thousands upon ten thousands.
May your offspring possess
the gates of their enemies.

Numbers 20:14

Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says, ‘You know all the hardships that have overtaken us.

2 Samuel 8:14

He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. The Lord made David victorious wherever he went.

Genesis 17:4

“As for Me, My covenant is with you: you will become the father of many nations.

Genesis 25:27

When the boys grew up, Esau became an expert hunter, an outdoorsman, but Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.

Genesis 32:6

When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau; he is coming to meet you—and he has 400 men with him.”

Genesis 33:3

He himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times until he approached his brother.

Genesis 36:31

These are the kings who ruled in the land of Edom
before any king ruled over the Israelites:

1 Kings 22:47

There was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.

1 Chronicles 18:13

He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. The Lord made David victorious wherever he went.

2 Chronicles 25:11-12

Amaziah strengthened his position and led his people to the Valley of Salt. He struck down 10,000 Seirites,

Psalm 60:8-9

Moab is My washbasin.
I throw My sandal on Edom;
I shout in triumph over Philistia.”

Psalm 83:5-15

For they have conspired with one mind;
they form an alliance against You

Isaiah 34:1-17

You nations, come here and listen;
you peoples, pay attention!
Let the earth hear, and all that fills it,
the world and all that comes from it.

Isaiah 63:1-6

Who is this coming from Edom
in crimson-stained garments from Bozrah—
this One who is splendid in His apparel,
rising up proudly in His great might?


It is I, proclaiming vindication,
powerful to save.

Jeremiah 49:7-22

About Edom, this is what the Lord of Hosts says:

Is there no longer wisdom in Teman?
Has counsel perished from the prudent?
Has their wisdom rotted away?

Ezekiel 25:12-14

This is what the Lord God says: “Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah and incurred grievous guilt by taking revenge on them,

Ezekiel 35:1-15

The word of the Lord came to me:

Amos 1:11-12

The Lord says:

I will not relent from punishing Edom
for three crimes, even four,
because he pursued his brother with the sword.
He stifled his compassion,
his anger tore at them continually,
and he harbored his rage incessantly.

Obadiah 1:1-16

The vision of Obadiah.

This is what the Lord God has said about Edom:

We have heard a message from the Lord;
a messenger has been sent among the nations:
“Rise up, and let us go to war against her.”

Malachi 1:2-5

“I have loved you,” says the Lord.

But you ask: “How have You loved us?”

“Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” This is the Lord’s declaration. “Even so, I loved Jacob,

Romans 9:10-13

And not only that, but also Rebekah received a promise when she became pregnant by one man, our ancestor Isaac.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.

General references

Bible References

Two nations

Genesis 17:16
I will bless her; indeed, I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will produce nations; kings of peoples will come from her.”
Genesis 24:60
They blessed Rebekah, saying to her:

Our sister, may you become
thousands upon ten thousands.
May your offspring possess
the gates of their enemies.

Two manner

Genesis 25:27
When the boys grew up, Esau became an expert hunter, an outdoorsman, but Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.
Genesis 32:6
When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau; he is coming to meet you—and he has 400 men with him.”
Genesis 33:3
He himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times until he approached his brother.
Genesis 36:31
These are the kings who ruled in the land of Edom
before any king ruled over the Israelites:
Numbers 20:14
Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says, ‘You know all the hardships that have overtaken us.

The elder

Genesis 27:29
May peoples serve you
and nations bow down to you.
Be master over your brothers;
may your mother’s sons bow down to you.
Those who curse you will be cursed,
and those who bless you will be blessed.
2 Samuel 8:14
He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. The Lord made David victorious wherever he went.
1 Kings 22:47
There was no king in Edom; a deputy served as king.
1 Chronicles 18:13
He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. The Lord made David victorious wherever he went.
2 Chronicles 25:11
Amaziah strengthened his position and led his people to the Valley of Salt. He struck down 10,000 Seirites,
Psalm 60:8
Moab is My washbasin.
I throw My sandal on Edom;
I shout in triumph over Philistia.”
Psalm 83:5
For they have conspired with one mind;
they form an alliance against You
Isaiah 63:1
Who is this coming from Edom
in crimson-stained garments from Bozrah—
this One who is splendid in His apparel,
rising up proudly in His great might?


It is I, proclaiming vindication,
powerful to save.
Jeremiah 49:7
About Edom, this is what the Lord of Hosts says:

Is there no longer wisdom in Teman?
Has counsel perished from the prudent?
Has their wisdom rotted away?
Ezekiel 25:12
This is what the Lord God says: “Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah and incurred grievous guilt by taking revenge on them,
Amos 1:11
The Lord says:

I will not relent from punishing Edom
for three crimes, even four,
because he pursued his brother with the sword.
He stifled his compassion,
his anger tore at them continually,
and he harbored his rage incessantly.
Obadiah 1:1
The vision of Obadiah.

This is what the Lord God has said about Edom:

We have heard a message from the Lord;
a messenger has been sent among the nations:
“Rise up, and let us go to war against her.”
Malachi 1:2
“I have loved you,” says the Lord.

But you ask: “How have You loved us?”

“Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” This is the Lord’s declaration. “Even so, I loved Jacob,
Romans 9:10
And not only that, but also Rebekah received a promise when she became pregnant by one man, our ancestor Isaac.

General references

Genesis 27:8
Now obey every order I give you, my son.

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