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The Struggle in Rivkah’s Womb

Question


Why are the babies struggling inside Rivkah?

Answer

The sages teach that a battle of cosmic forces was going on in the womb. It was representative of the eternal battle between morality and justice on one side, represented by Jacob, and license and barbarity on the other, represented by Esau.