King James Version
Romans 9:13 in the King James Version says “As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.” — study this verse from Romans chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.”
Romans 9:13 · KJV
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. elder: or, greater elder: or, greater younger: or, lesser
As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid .
For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
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