The “Reformation Study Bible” summarizes and introduces the Genesis record of Isaac and family in the following language: “The account of Isaac is one of conflict between Isaac and Rebekah (v:28, ch 27), Jacob and Esau (25,27,37), Jacob and Laban (29-31), Leah and Rachel (28,30), and finally and decisively between Jacob and the Angel of the Lord (32)”.... The notes go on to say: “Overarching the entire story is God's sovereign good pleasure (Rom 9:10-12). He opened Rebekah's barren womb, established the supremacy of Jacob over Esau, contravened human customs regarding first born rights, and overrode Isaac's patriarchal authority, Laban's social position, and Esau’s military might.” A major feature in this section of Genesis is the purposes of God in His glory and salvation advancing in spite of all the apparent obstacles standing in the way of His will. Time and again the covenant line is threatened by the fallout of the fall and time and again the plans of God prevail notwithstanding systemic conflict and sin. In our text today, the preliminary setting is Rebekah's womb. Indeed from the womb there is conflict within and without including bareness and strife. Yet through the womb there is miraculous provision. The covenant line of the Messiah continues anticipating the means of incarnation to come. Christ, the true significant Son, would be supernaturally conceived, even as His people will be born again by the Spirit of God. Furthermore, this people is elect from the womb as the scriptures go on on to make clear... Thus, “From the womb” of the covenant mother/bride, the story of redemption continues to unfold...