Genesis 27:40

New American Bible - revised edition

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.”

Cross References

Genesis 25:23

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.

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 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 33:9

Esau replied, “I have plenty; my brother, you should keep what is yours.”

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.

2 Kings 14:10

You have indeed struck down Edom, and your heart is lifted up; enjoy your glory, but stay home! Why bring misfortune and failure on yourself and on Judah with you?”

2 Kings 14:7

Amaziah struck down ten thousand Edomites in the Salt Valley. He took Sela in battle and renamed it Joktheel, the name it has to this day.

2 Chronicles 21:10

To this day Edom has been in revolt against the rule of Judah. Libnah also revolted at that time against his rule because he had abandoned the Lord, the God of his ancestors.

2 Chronicles 21:8

During his time Edom revolted against the rule of Judah and installed its own king.

2 Chronicles 28:17

The Edomites had returned, attacked Judah, and carried off captives.

Psalm 60:8

In the sanctuary God promised: “I will exult, will apportion Shechem; the valley of Succoth I will measure out.

Matthew 10:34

“Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth. I have come to bring not peace but the sword.