Romans 9:10-13 ▼

10 And not only that, but this too: Rebekah conceived twin sons by one man [under the same circumstances], by our father Isaac;

11 and though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything either good or bad, so that God’s purpose [His choice, His election] would stand, not because of works [done by either child], but because of [the plan of] Him who calls them,

12 it was said to her, “THE OLDER (Esau) WILL SERVE THE YOUNGER (Jacob).”

13 As it is written and forever remains written, “JACOB I LOVED (chose, protected, blessed), BUT ESAU I HATED (held in disregard compared to Jacob).”