Genesis 27:1

Eventually, Isaac grew so old that he could not see. One day, he called his eldest son Esau. "My son," he called out to him.

Genesis 48:10

Now Israel's eyesight had become poor from age. Because he couldn't see well, Joseph brought them close to him, and Israel kissed them both and embraced them.

1 Samuel 3:2

At that time Eli, whose vision was growing dim, was lying down in his bedroom.

Genesis 25:23-25

"Two nations are in your womb," the LORD responded, "and two separate people will emerge. One people will be the stronger, and the older one will serve the younger."

Ecclesiastes 12:3

when that day comes, the palace guards will tremble, strong men will stoop down, women grinders will cease because they are few, and the sight of those who peer through the lattice will grow dim.

John 9:3

Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned. This happened so that God's work might be revealed in him.

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And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.

Eldest son

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Dim

Genesis 48:10
Now Israel's eyesight had become poor from age. Because he couldn't see well, Joseph brought them close to him, and Israel kissed them both and embraced them.
1 Samuel 3:2
At that time Eli, whose vision was growing dim, was lying down in his bedroom.
Ecclesiastes 12:3
when that day comes, the palace guards will tremble, strong men will stoop down, women grinders will cease because they are few, and the sight of those who peer through the lattice will grow dim.
John 9:3
Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned. This happened so that God's work might be revealed in him.

Eldest son

Genesis 25:23
"Two nations are in your womb," the LORD responded, "and two separate people will emerge. One people will be the stronger, and the older one will serve the younger."

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Romans 9:16
Therefore, God's choice does not depend on a person's will or effort, but on God himself, who shows mercy.

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