World English Bible
Genesis 25:24
“When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.”
Verse in context — Genesis 25
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The children struggled together within her. She said, "If it be so, why do I live?" She went to inquire of Yahweh.
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Yahweh said to her, "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.
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When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
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The first came out red all over, like a hairy garment. They named him Esau.
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After that, his brother came out, and his hand had hold on Esau's heel. He was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.
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The book of beginnings, describing creation, humanity’s fall, God’s promises, and the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph).
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