Romans 9:12

she was told, “The older brother will serve the younger one.”

Free Bible Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11But even before the children were born, and before they'd done anything right or wrong (so that God's purpose could continue, proving God's calling of people is not based on human performance),

13As Scripture says, “I chose Jacob, but rejected Esau.”

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Cross References

2 Samuel 8:14He placed garrisons all through Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David victories wherever he went.

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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