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Romans 9:12-14
Amplified Bible
Romans 9:12-14
Amplified Bible
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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- Romans 9:12 The descendants of Esau, the Edomites.
- Romans 9:12 The descendants of Jacob (Israel), the Israelites.
- Romans 9:13 The Israelites received God’s protection and blessing.
- Romans 9:13 The Edomites were left to God’s judgment.
Romans 9:12-14
New International Version
Romans 9:12-14
New International Version
12 not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”[a](A) 13 Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”[b](B)
Footnotes
- Romans 9:12 Gen. 25:23
- Romans 9:13 Mal. 1:2,3
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