Rom 9:12 | TNotes | STEP | 9:12 “Your older son will serve your younger son”: God spoke these words to Rebekah before the twins were born (Gen 25:23 ). As the older of the twins, Esau was Isaac’s natural heir. But Esau sold his birthright to Jacob and ceded his position to his brother in fulfillment of God’s promise.

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‏ Romans 9:12

9:12 ^a “Your older son will serve your younger son”: God spoke these words to Rebekah before the twins were born (Gen 25:23 ^b). As the older of the twins, Esau was Isaac’s natural heir. But Esau sold his birthright to Jacob and ceded his position to his brother in fulfillment of God’s promise.