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Genesis 25:26 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Genesis 25:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 25 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.”
Genesis 25:26 (KJV)
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Now the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they named him Esau. Afterward his brother came forth with his hand holding on to Esau's heel, so his name was called Jacob; and Isaac
Now the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they named him Esau. Afterward his brother came forth with his hand holding on to Esau's heel, so his name was called Jacob; and Isaac
Commentary on Genesis 25:26
And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called ... This passage is part of the Abrahamic narratives which shift from universal human history to God's particular covenant people. The Abraham cycle (Genesis 12-25) demonstrates God's sovereign election, covenant faithfulness, and the development of faith through testing and promise fulfillment.Central themes include God's unconditional covenant promises (land, descendants, blessing to nations), the call to faith and obedience, the testing of faith through delays and impossibilities, the contras...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 25:26
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“Isn't he rightly named Jacob? For he has supplanted me these two times. He took away my birthright. See, now he has taken away my blessing. He said”
“He took his brother by the heel in the womb”
“one put out a hand”