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How do we know God's choice in the story of Isaac and Rebekah is true?

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God's choice is confirmed by His revelation to Rebekah that the elder shall serve the younger, establishing Jacob's preeminence over Esau.

The certainty of God's choice in the story of Isaac and Rebekah is underscored through specific divine revelations and actions. God specifically tells Rebekah during her pregnancy that 'two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the elder shall serve the younger' (Genesis 25:23). This prophecy not only indicates God's sovereign choice but also illustrates His overarching plan for His people, where the less favored Jacob would inherit the covenant blessings. Throughout the narrative, Rebecca's faith leads her to act upon God's word, revealing that God's choices are not merely arbitrary but part of His divine purpose.
Scripture References: Genesis 25:22-23

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