Romans 9:12

and not because of deeds, but because of a calling, it was said to her: “The elder shall serve the younger.”

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In The King James Version

It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.

In Context

11when the children had not yet been born, and had not yet done anything good or bad (such that the purpose of God might be based on their choice),

13So also it was written: “I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.”

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Cross References

2 Samuel 8:14And he positioned guards in Edom, and he stationed a garrison. And all of Edom was made to serve David. And the Lord assisted David in all things whatsoever that he set out to accomplish.

Matthew Henry on Romans 9:7-14

The Divine Sovereignty. ( a. d. 58.) 6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: 7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. 8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. 9 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son. 10 And not only this; but when… Read the whole commentary →

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