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Romans 9:13 KJV
Romans · chapter 9 · verse 13 · King James Version
As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.Romans 9:13 · King James Version
Romans 9:13 in context
11(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;)
12It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
13As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
14What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
15For 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.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- writtengraphōto write, with reference to the form of the letters, to delineate letters on a tablet…G1125 →
- JacobiakōbJacob = " heel-catcher or supplanter" , was the second son of Isaac, the father…G2384 →
- lovedagapaōof persons, to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly, of things, to be…G25 →
- EsauēsauEsau = " hairy" , was the eldest son of Isaac and twin brother of JacobG2269 →
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