Genesis 27:40

The Passion Translation

You will live by the sword and serve your brother; but when you grow restless, you will break free from his control.”

Cross References

Genesis 25:23

And Yahweh answered her, saying, “The two sons in your womb will become two nations, and the two peoples within you will become rivals. One people will become stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”

Genesis 27:29

Let peoples serve you and nations bow down to you! May you be master over your brothers and may your mother’s sons bow down to you! Those who curse you will be cursed and those who bless you will be blessed!”

Genesis 32:6

When the messengers returned to Jacob, they informed him, “We gave your brother Esau your message, and he himself is coming here to meet you. In fact, he’s on his way now with four hundred men!”

Genesis 33:9

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

Psalm 60:8

Moab will become my lowly servant. Edom will likewise serve my purposes. I will lift up a shout of victory over the land of Philistia!

Matthew 10:34

“Perhaps you think I’ve come to spread peace and calm over the earth—but my coming will bring conflict and division, not peace.