Romans 9:11-13 ▼

11 Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s {Theou} plan of election might stand,

12 not by works (acts) but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger .”

13 So it is written: “Jacob (he grasps the heel) I loved {ēgapēsa}, but Esau (hairy) I hated .”