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What does the Bible say about the struggle between Jacob and Esau?

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The struggle between Jacob and Esau symbolizes the conflict between the old and new nature in believers.

The struggle between Jacob and Esau, as described in Genesis 25:20-34, represents a deeper spiritual reality: the conflict between the old sinful nature and the new nature created in Christ. In Genesis 25:22, Rebekah experiences a struggle within her, prompting her to inquire of the Lord. God reveals to her that two nations are in her womb and the elder shall serve the younger, highlighting His sovereign election and the theological truth that grace operates apart from human merit or works. This conflict mirrors Paul's teaching in Galatians 5:17, where he indicates that the flesh and spirit are in constant opposition, preventing believers from doing what they would.

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Jacob and Esau
Mike Walker · Jul 6, 2014
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