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Genesis 25:23-25

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.”

24 When the time came for her to give birth, there were twin boys in her womb.

25 The first to come out was red, and his whole body was like a hairy garment; so they named him Esau.

Cross References for Genesis 25:23-25

Genesis 17:16 - I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her so that she will be th... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:16

Genesis 24:60 - And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you increase to thousands upon thous... Click to read the verse Genesis 24:60 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:60

Genesis 25:27 - The boys grew up, and Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country, while Jacob was... Click to read the verse Genesis 25:27 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:27

Genesis 17:4 - “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. Click to read the verse Genesis 17:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:4

Genesis 27:37 - Isaac answered Esau, “I have made him lord over you and have made all his relatives his servant... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:37 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:37

Genesis 27:40 - You will live by the sword and you will serve your brother. But when you grow restless, you wil... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:40 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:40

Genesis 27:29 - May nations serve you and peoples bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers, and may the sons... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:29 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:29

Isaiah 42:11 - Let the desert and its towns raise their voices; let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice.... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:11

Isaiah 34:1-17 - Judgment Against the Nations Come near, you nations, and listen; pay attention, you peoples! Le... Click to read the verse Isaiah 34:1-17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 34:1-17

Numbers 20:14 - Edom Denies Israel Passage Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom, saying: “This... Click to read the verse Numbers 20:14 Click to read the verse Numbers 20:14

Isaiah 63:1-6 - God’s Day of Vengeance and Redemption Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garme... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:1-6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:1-6

Genesis 32:6 - When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is ... Click to read the verse Genesis 32:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:6

1 Kings 22:47 - There was then no king in Edom; a deputy ruled. Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:47 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:47

Malachi 1:2-5 - “I have loved you,” says the Lord. “But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ “Was not Esau Jac... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:2-5 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:2-5

Genesis 36:31 - The Rulers of Edom These were the kings who reigned in Edom before any Israelite king reigned: Click to read the verse Genesis 36:31 Click to read the verse Genesis 36:31

Ezekiel 35:1-15 - A Prophecy Against Edom The word of the Lord came to me: Click to read the verse Ezekiel 35:1-15 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 35:1-15

Genesis 33:3 - He himself went on ahead and bowed down to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. Click to read the verse Genesis 33:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 33:3

Psalms 83:5-15 - With one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against you— Click to read the verse Psalms 83:5-15 Click to read the verse Psalms 83:5-15

Amos 1:11-12 - This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Edom, even for four, I will not turn back my wra... Click to read the verse Amos 1:11-12 Click to read the verse Amos 1:11-12

2 Samuel 8:14 - He put garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave D... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 8:14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 8:14

Ezekiel 25:12-14 - A Prophecy Against Edom “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘Because Edom took revenge on th... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 25:12-14 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 25:12-14

Romans 9:10-13 - Not only that, but Rebekah’s children had one and the same father, our father Isaac. Click to read the verse Romans 9:10-13 Click to read the verse Romans 9:10-13

1 Chronicles 18:13 - He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David vic... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 18:13 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 18:13

2 Chronicles 25:11-12 - Amaziah then marshaled his strength and led his army to the Valley of Salt, where he killed ten... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:11-12 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:11-12

Jeremiah 49:7-22 - A Message About Edom Concerning Edom: This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Is there no longer ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 49:7-22 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 49:7-22

Psalms 60:8-9 - Moab is my washbasin, upon Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” Click to read the verse Psalms 60:8-9 Click to read the verse Psalms 60:8-9

Obadiah 1:1-16 - The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Sovereign Lord says about Edom— We have heard a message... Click to read the verse Obadiah 1:1-16 Click to read the verse Obadiah 1:1-16

Genesis 27:8 - Now, my son, listen carefully and do what I tell you: Click to read the verse Genesis 27:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:8

Genesis 27:13 - His mother said to him, “My son, let the curse fall on me. Just do what I say; go and get them ... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:13

Psalms 60:8 - Moab is my washbasin, upon Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” Click to read the verse Psalms 60:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 60:8

1 Chronicles 5:1 - Reuben The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled hi... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1

Genesis 36:6 - Esau took his wives and sons and daughters and all the members of his household, as well as his... Click to read the verse Genesis 36:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 36:6

Malachi 1:2 - “I have loved you,” says the Lord. “But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ “Was not Esau Jac... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:2 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:2

1 Samuel 17:14 - David was the youngest. The three oldest followed Saul, Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:14 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:14

1 Kings 11:15 - Earlier when David was fighting with Edom, Joab the commander of the army, who had gone up to b... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:15 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:15