The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 25:19-34

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Divine purposes unfolded.

We are now entering a new stage of the sacred history, where we are looking less upon the development of one man's character than upon the unfolding purposes of Jehovah in the family with which he has made his covenant. Again we are in the region of—

1. Gracious interposition.

2. Supernatural assistance of human infirmity.

3. Prophetic announcements.

The atmosphere is that of the covenant. The children in the womb are two nations. The history of great peoples is anticipated.—R.

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