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12 it was said to her, “The [a]older (Esau) will serve the [b]younger (Jacob).”(A) 13 As it is written and forever remains written, “[c]Jacob I loved (chose, protected, blessed), but [d]Esau I hated (held in disregard compared to Jacob).”(B)

14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice with God? Certainly not!

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 9:12 The descendants of Esau, the Edomites.
  2. Romans 9:12 The descendants of Jacob (Israel), the Israelites.
  3. Romans 9:13 The Israelites received God’s protection and blessing.
  4. Romans 9:13 The Edomites were left to God’s judgment.

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