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.
Two nations
The elder
General references
Bible References
Two nations
Genesis 17:16
I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. Yes, I will bless her, and she will be a mother of nations. Kings of peoples will come from her."
Genesis 24:60
They blessed Rebekah, and said to her, "Our sister, may you be the mother of thousands of ten thousands, and let your seed possess the gate of those who hate them."
Two manner
Genesis 25:27
The boys grew. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents.
Genesis 32:6
The messengers returned to Jacob, saying, "We came to your brother Esau. Not only that, but he comes to meet you, and four hundred men with him."
Genesis 33:3
He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
Genesis 36:31
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom, before any king reigned over the children of Israel.
Numbers 20:14
Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom, saying: "Thus says your brother Israel: You know all the travail that has happened to us:
The elder
Genesis 27:29
Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers. Let your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you. Blessed be everyone who blesses you."
2 Samuel 8:14
He put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
1 Kings 22:47
There was no king in Edom: a deputy was king.
1 Chronicles 18:13
He put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
2 Chronicles 25:11
Amaziah took courage, and led forth his people, and went to the Valley of Salt, and struck of the children of Seir ten thousand.
Psalm 60:8
Moab is my wash basin. I will throw my shoe on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia."
Psalm 83:5
For they have conspired together with one mind. They form an alliance against you.
Isaiah 63:1
Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this who is glorious in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength? "It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save."
Jeremiah 49:7
Of Edom. Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished?
Ezekiel 25:12
Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because Edom has dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and has greatly offended, and revenged himself on them;
Amos 1:11
Thus says Yahweh: "For three transgressions of Edom, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because he pursued his brother with the sword, and cast off all pity, and his anger raged continually, and he kept his wrath forever;
Obadiah 1:1
The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord Yahweh says about Edom. We have heard news from Yahweh, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, "Arise, and let's rise up against her in battle.
Malachi 1:2
"I have loved you," says Yahweh. Yet you say, "How have you loved us?" "Wasn't Esau Jacob's brother?" says Yahweh, "Yet I loved Jacob;
Romans 9:10
Not only so, but Rebecca also conceived by one, by our father Isaac.
General references
Genesis 27:8
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command you.