Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 27:40 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Genesis 27:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 27 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.”
Genesis 27:40 (KJV)
Commentary on Genesis 27:40
And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou s... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 27:40
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“and made a king over themselves.”
“Two nations are in your womb. Two peoples will be separated from your body. The one people will be stronger than the other people. The elder will serve the younger.”
“and led forth his people”
“and carried away captives.”
“and all the Edomites became servants to David. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.”
“and made a king over themselves.”
“because he had forsaken Yahweh”
“and took Sela by war”
“when David was in Edom”