Romans 9:13

As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

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Other Translations for Romans 9:13

BSB
So it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."
AKJV
As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
CPDV
So also it was written: "I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau."
ERV
Even as it is written, Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.
NHEB
Even as it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."
SMT
As has been written, Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated.

Commentary for Romans 9:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Romans 9:13
Summary
God's preference favors Jacob over Esau
Event
God expresses love disparity
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Teaching