Genesis 25:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
23 And the Lord said to her:
Two nations are in your womb;
two people will come from you and be separated.
One people will be stronger than the other,(A)
and the older will serve the younger.(B)
Genesis 25:23
New International Version
23 The Lord said to her,
Romans 9:10-13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
10 And not only that,(A) but also Rebekah received a promise when she became pregnant[a](B) by one man, our ancestor Isaac. 11 For though her sons had not been born yet or done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose according to election might stand—(C) 12 not from works but from the One who calls—she was told: The older will serve the younger.(D)[b] 13 As it is written: I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.(E)[c]
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- Romans 9:10 Or Rebekah conceived by the one act of sexual intercourse
- Romans 9:12 Gn 25:23
- Romans 9:13 Mal 1:2-3
Romans 9:10-13
New International Version
10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac.(A) 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad(B)—in order that God’s purpose(C) in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”[a](D) 13 Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”[b](E)
Footnotes
- Romans 9:12 Gen. 25:23
- Romans 9:13 Mal. 1:2,3
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