9For this was how the promise was stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” Gen. 18:10,1410Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac. 11Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand: 12not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” Gen. 25:23
13Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Mal. 1:2,3