Genesis 25:22-24
Contemporary English Version
22 Before Rebekah gave birth, she knew she was going to have twins, because she could feel them inside her, fighting each other. She thought, “Why is this happening to me?” Finally, she asked the Lord why her twins were fighting, 23 (A) and he told her:
“Your two sons will become
two separate nations.[a]
The younger of the two
will be stronger,
and the older son
will be his servant.”
24 When Rebekah gave birth,
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- 25.23 two separate nations: Or “two nations always in conflict.”
Genesis 25:22-24
New International Version
22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord.(A)
23 The Lord said to her,
“Two nations(B) 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.(C)”
24 When the time came for her to give birth,(D) there were twin boys in her womb.(E)
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