Genesis 25:23 — And the Lord told her, “The sons in your womb will become two nations. From the… — NLT | maBible

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Other reference formats: Genesis 25.23, Genesis 25v23, Gen. 25:23.

23 And the Lord told her, “The sons in your womb will become two nations. From the very beginning, the two nations will be rivals. One nation will be stronger than the other; and your older son will serve your younger son.”

Passage themes

Birth of two nations — Two nations are in thy womb
Two brothers separated — two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels
The birthright reversed — the elder shall serve the younger

Events in this chapter

25.19 — Jacob vole droit d’aînesse d’Esaü

Did you know?

Un nom né d'un combat Le nom « Israël » naît dans la Genèse. Après avoir lutté avec Dieu toute une nuit, Jacob reçoit ce nouveau nom qui signifie « il a lutté avec Dieu » (Genèse 32:28). Un peuple entier portera le nom de cet homme transformé.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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