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Genesis 25:27 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Genesis 25:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 25 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.”
Genesis 25:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 25:27
And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwe... 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...
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Cross-References for Genesis 25:27
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“and he grew. He lived in the wilderness”
“he lived as an alien in the land of promise”
“Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Yahweh.”
“blameless among the people of his time. Noah walked with God.”
“and went toward Haran.”
“I didn't bring to you. I bore the loss of it. Of my hand you required it”
“and see the upright”
“please take your weapons”
“Have you considered my servant, Job? For there is none like him in the earth, a blameless and an upright man, one who fears God, and turns away from evil.”
“and you will serve your brother. It will happen”