Rom 9:10-13 | MHM | STEP | v. 10-13 : Paul gives another example—Jacob and Esau. Both were sons of Isaac, born at the same time, but God chose Jacob, not Esau (Romans 9:10-13 ). This decision was made before they were born or had done anything good or bad. God said, The older shall serve the younger (Genesis 25:23 ). Later, God said, Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated (Malachi 1:2-3 ). This shows that God chooses people by His own will, not because of their works. It also points to how God would later choose the Gentiles and set aside many Jews, showing His right to give His promises as He decides. Paul wants us to see that God’s ways are just and wise, even when we do not fully understand them.

‏ Romans 9:10-13

v. 10-13: Paul gives another example—Jacob and Esau. Both were sons of Isaac, born at the same time, but God chose Jacob, not Esau (Romans 9:10-13 ^a). This decision was made before they were born or had done anything good or bad. God said, The older shall serve the younger (Genesis 25:23 ^b). Later, God said, Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated (Malachi 1:2-3 ^c). This shows that God chooses people by His own will, not because of their works. It also points to how God would later choose the Gentiles and set aside many Jews, showing His right to give His promises as He decides. Paul wants us to see that God’s ways are just and wise, even when we do not fully understand them.

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