Genesis 27:40

Contemporary English Version 1995

You will live by the power of your sword and be your brother's slave. But when you decide to be free, you will break loose.”

Cross References

Genesis 25:23

and he told her: “Your two sons will become two separate nations. The younger of the two will be stronger, and the older son will be his servant.”

2 Chronicles 21:10

but Judah was never able to regain control of Edom. Even the town of Libnah rebelled at that time. Those things happened because Jehoram had turned away from the Lord, the God his ancestors had worshiped.

2 Samuel 8:14

David left soldiers all through Edom, and the people of Edom had to accept him as their ruler. Wherever David went, the Lord helped him.

Psalm 60:8

Moab is merely my washbasin. Edom belongs to me, and I shout in triumph over the Philistines.”

2 Chronicles 21:8

While Jehoram was king, the people of Edom rebelled and chose their own king.

2 Kings 14:10

Amaziah, you think you're so powerful because you defeated Edom. Go ahead and celebrate—but stay at home. If you cause any trouble, both you and your kingdom of Judah will be destroyed.

2 Kings 14:7

While Amaziah was king, he killed 10,000 Edomite soldiers in Salt Valley. He captured the town of Sela and renamed it Joktheel, which is still its name.

Genesis 32:6

When the messengers returned, they told Jacob, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is heading this way with 400 men.”

Matthew 10:34

Don't think I came to bring peace to the earth! I came to bring trouble, not peace.

Genesis 27:29

Nations will be your servants and bow down to you. You will rule over your brothers, and they will kneel at your feet. Anyone who curses you will be cursed; anyone who blesses you will be blessed.”

Genesis 33:9

“But, brother, I already have plenty,” Esau replied. “Keep them for yourself.”