a25:22
b20:7
c25:23
d48:12-14
eMal 1:1-3
fRom 9:11-16

‏ Genesis 25:22-23

25:22  a When the pregnancy was difficult, Rebekah went to ask the Lord about it, probably by visiting a prophet—perhaps Abraham (20:7  b; see study note on 25:7-8).
25:23  c rivals: Jacob and Esau fought in the womb, and their descendants (Israel and Edom) fought continuously throughout their history. In their many conflicts, Israel achieved supremacy over Edom.

• your older son will serve your younger son: God’s choice of the younger son over the elder ran against natural order (cp. 48:12-14  d; see Mal 1:1-3  e; Rom 9:11-16  f).
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