Genesis 27:40

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

You will have to fight to live, and you will be a slave to your brother. But when you fight to be free, you will break away from his control.”

Cross References

Genesis 25:23

The Lord said to her, “The leaders of two nations are in your body. Two nations will come from you, and they will be divided. One of them will be stronger, and the older will serve the younger.”

2 Chronicles 21:10

Since that time and until now the country of Edom has been rebellious against Judah. The people from the town of Libnah also turned against Jehoram. This happened because Jehoram left the Lord God. He is the God Jehoram’s ancestors followed.

2 Samuel 8:14

He put teams of soldiers throughout Edom, and the whole nation became his servants. The Lord gave victory to him wherever he went.

Psalm 60:8

Moab will be the bowl for washing my feet. Edom will be the slave who carries my sandals. I will defeat the Philistines and shout in victory!”

2 Chronicles 21:8

In Jehoram’s time, Edom broke away from under Judah’s authority. The people of Edom chose their own king.

2 Kings 14:10

True, you have defeated Edom. But you have become proud because of your victory over Edom. But stay at home and brag! Don’t make trouble for yourself. If you do this, you will fall, and Judah will fall with you!”

2 Kings 14:7

Amaziah killed 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. In war, Amaziah took Sela and called it “Joktheel.” It is still called “Joktheel” today.

Genesis 32:6

The messengers came back to Jacob and said, “We went to your brother Esau. He is coming to meet you. He has 400 men with him.”

Matthew 10:34

“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace. I came to bring trouble.

Genesis 27:29

May the nations serve you and many people bow down to you. You will rule over your brothers. Your mother’s sons will bow down to you and obey you. Whoever curses you will be cursed. Whoever blesses you will be blessed.”

Genesis 33:9

But Esau said, “You don’t have to give me gifts, brother. I have enough for myself.”