Beginning of the Rivalry

Beginning of the Rivalry

Genesis 25: ²⁴ So when her days were fulfilled for her to give birth, indeed there were twins in her womb. ²⁵ And the first came out red. He was like a hairy garment all over; so they called his name Esau. ²⁶ Afterward his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.

 

²⁷ So the boys grew. And Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a mild man, dwelling in tents. ²⁸ And Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.

 

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During the birth of the twins, the first came out red and hairy. His name was Esau. But the second child grabbed his foot. Both parents noticed this and named him Jacob.

 

My Observations:

• Esau was wild in the womb, and Jacob was born with the desire to get what he wanted.
• Esau grew up as a hunter.
• Jacob may have figured out ways to not hunt, rather remain in the tent, cooking.

 

A rivalry began between Esau and Jacob before they were born. They wrestled in Rebekah’s womb, causing concern to her. She asked GOD what was going on and HE told her that two nations would be born from her and Esau would eventually serve Jacob.

 

This statement may have had an effect on her. She was told that Jacob would be the chosen one as a leader, so she catered to his every wish. Isaac may not have been aware of GOD’s words to Rebekah. He became enamored that Esau was a great hunter. Jacob would cook all the meals with the game Esau provided.

 

Challenge

• Why does GOD tell Moses about the details of the birth of the twins?
• Is there something you are wrestling with that has become your adversary?
• Will you give your struggle to GOD so you can gain peace today?