How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things sought up!
Jacob in the prophecy stands for believers, and Esau stands for unbelievers. The two names set forth two opposed classes distinguished by character rather than by mere descent. That opposition of character is to be clearly revealed and fully exposed. Its clear manifestation comes in the closing conflict with the image beast.
Jacob in the prophecy stands for believers, and Esau stands for unbelievers. The two names set forth two opposed classes distinguished by character rather than by mere descent. That opposition of character is to be clearly revealed and fully exposed. Its clear manifestation comes in the closing conflict with the image beast.