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In the biblical narrative, Rebecca, the wife of Isaac, is a significant matriarch in the lineage of the Israelites. Her account is found in the Book of Genesis, where she is depicted as a woman of faith who seeks divine guidance during a challenging time in her life.
Rebecca's experience with answered prayer is particularly highlighted during her pregnancy. After many years of marriage without children, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, and she conceived. However, her pregnancy was not without difficulty. The children struggled together within her, causing her great discomfort and concern. In her distress, Rebecca turned to God for understanding and guidance.
Genesis 25:22-23 records this pivotal moment: "But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, 'Why is this happening to me?' So she went to inquire of the LORD, and the LORD said to her: 'Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples will be separated from within you. One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.'"
Rebecca's inquiry of the LORD and His subsequent response is a profound example of prayer and divine revelation. Her approach to God in prayer demonstrates her reliance on Him for wisdom and clarity in the midst of her physical and emotional turmoil. The LORD's answer not only addressed her immediate concern but also revealed the future significance of her children, Jacob and Esau, and the nations that would descend from them.
This account underscores the importance of seeking God's counsel in times of uncertainty and distress. Rebecca's experience illustrates that God is attentive to the prayers of His people and provides answers that align with His sovereign plan. Her account serves as an encouragement to believers to approach God with their concerns, trusting in His wisdom and timing.
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Genesis 25:22,23And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.
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