Genesis 27:40

New International Version

You will live by the sword and you will serve your brother. But when you grow restless, you will throw his yoke from off your neck.”

Cross References

Genesis 25:23

The Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”

2 Chronicles 21:10

To this day Edom has been in rebellion against Judah. Libnah revolted at the same time, because Jehoram had forsaken the Lord, the God of his ancestors.

2 Samuel 8:14

He put garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.

Psalm 60:8

Moab is my washbasin, on Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

2 Chronicles 21:8

In the time of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against Judah and set up its own king.

2 Chronicles 28:17

The Edomites had again come and attacked Judah and carried away prisoners,

2 Kings 14:10

You have indeed defeated Edom and now you are arrogant. Glory in your victory, but stay at home! Why ask for trouble and cause your own downfall and that of Judah also?”

2 Kings 14:7

He was the one who defeated ten thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt and captured Sela in battle, calling it Joktheel, the name it has to this day.

Genesis 32:6

When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you, and four hundred men are with him.”

Matthew 10:34

“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Genesis 27:29

May nations serve you and peoples bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed and those who bless you be blessed.”

Genesis 33:9

But Esau said, “I already have plenty, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself.”