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The LORD 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.”

Genesis 25:23 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીઉત્પત્તિ ૨૫:૨૩
ઈશ્વરે તેને કહ્યું, “તારા પેટમાં બે કુળ છે અત્યારથી જ બે પ્રજાઓ અલગ થશે. એક પ્રજા બીજી પ્રજા કરતાં બળવાન થશે અને મોટો દીકરો નાનાનો દાસ થશે.”
हिन्दीउत्पत्ति २५:२३
तब यहोवा ने उससे कहा, “तेरे गर्भ में दो जातियाँ हैं, और तेरी कोख से निकलते ही दो राज्य के लोग अलग-अलग होंगे, और एक राज्य के लोग दूसरे से अधिक सामर्थी होंगे और बड़ा बेटा छोटे के अधीन होगा।”

In context

21Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren. The LORD was entreated by him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.

22The children struggled together within her. She said, “If it is like this, why do I live?” She went to inquire of the LORD.

23The LORD 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.”

24When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

25The first came out red all over, like a hairy garment. They named him Esau.

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