Romans 9:12

It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.

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Other Translations for Romans 9:12

BSB
not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, "The older will serve the younger."
AKJV
It was said to her, The elder shall serve the younger.
CPDV
and not because of deeds, but because of a calling, it was said to her: "The elder shall serve the younger."
ERV
it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
NHEB
it was said to her, "The elder will serve the younger."
SMT
It was said to her, That the greater shall serve the less.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 9:12

ItG3754ConjunctionwassaidG4483untoherG846TheelderG3187AdjectiveshallserveG1398VerbtheyoungerG1640Verb

Commentary for Romans 9:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Romans 9:12
Summary
Elder offspring destined to serve younger
Event
Declaring elder to serve younger
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Promise