Genesis 25:23

New American Bible - revised edition

and the Lord answered her: Two nations are in your womb, two peoples are separating while still within you; But one will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.

Cross References

Genesis 17:16

I will bless her, and I will give you a son by her. Her also will I bless; she will give rise to nations, and rulers of peoples will issue from her.

Genesis 17:4

For my part, here is my covenant with you: you are to become the father of a multitude of nations.

Genesis 24:60

They blessed Rebekah and said: “Sister, may you grow into thousands of myriads; And may your descendants gain possession of the gates of their enemies!”

Genesis 25:24

When the time of her delivery came, there were twins in her womb.

Genesis 25:27

When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country; whereas Jacob was a simple man, who stayed among the tents.

Genesis 27:29

May peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you; Be master of your brothers, and may your mother’s sons bow down to you. Cursed be those who curse you, and blessed be those who bless you.”

Genesis 27:33

Isaac trembled greatly. “Who was it, then,” he asked, “that hunted game and brought it to me? I ate it all just before you came, and I blessed him. Now he is blessed!”

Genesis 27:37

Isaac replied to Esau: “I have already appointed him your master, and I have assigned to him all his kindred as his servants; besides, I have sustained him with grain and wine. What then can I do for you, my son?”

Genesis 27:40

By your sword you will live, and your brother you will serve; But when you become restless, you will throw off his yoke from your neck.”

Genesis 32:6

I own oxen, donkeys and sheep, as well as male and female servants. I have sent my lord this message in the hope of gaining your favor.’”

Genesis 33:3

He himself went on ahead of them, bowing to the ground seven times, until he reached his brother.

Genesis 36:31

These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites.

Genesis 48:19

But his father refused. “I know it, son,” he said, “I know. That one too shall become a people, and he too shall be great. Nevertheless, his younger brother shall surpass him, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations.”

2 Samuel 8:14

He set up garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. Thus the Lord brought David victory in all his undertakings. David’s Officials.

1 Kings 22:47

He removed from the land the rest of the pagan priests who had remained in the reign of Asa his father.

1 Chronicles 18:13

He set up garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. Thus the Lord brought David victory in all his undertakings. David’s Officials.

Obadiah 1:21

And deliverers will ascend Mount Zion to rule Mount Esau, and the kingship shall be the Lord’s.

Numbers 20:14

From Kadesh Moses sent messengers to the king of Edom: “Thus says your brother Israel: You know of all the hardships that have befallen us,

Deuteronomy 2:4

Command the people: You are now about to pass through the territory of your relatives, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. Though they are afraid of you, be very careful

Deuteronomy 2:8

So we passed by our relatives, the descendants of Esau who live in Seir, leaving behind us the Arabah route, Elath, and Ezion-geber. Along Moab. Then we turned and passed on toward the wilderness of Moab.

1 Samuel 17:14

David was the youngest. While the three oldest had joined Saul,