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She was told, “Your older son will serve your younger son.” <a href="/esv/romans/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” <a href="/bsb/romans/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” <a href="/blb/romans/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> not of works, but of the One calling, it was said to her, "The older will serve the younger." <a href="/kjv/romans/9.htm">King James Bible</a> It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. <a href="/nkjv/romans/9.htm">New King James Version</a> it was said to her, “The older shall serve the younger.” <a href="/nasb_/romans/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> it was said to her, “THE OLDER WILL SERVE THE YOUNGER.” <a href="/nasb/romans/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> it was said to her, &#8220THE OLDER WILL SERVE THE YOUNGER.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/romans/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> it was said to her, “THE OLDER WILL SERVE THE YOUNGER.” <a href="/lsb/romans/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> it was said to her, “THE OLDER SHALL SERVE THE YOUNGER.” <a href="/amp/romans/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> it was said to her, “THE OLDER (Esau) WILL SERVE THE YOUNGER (Jacob).” <a href="/csb/romans/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> not from works but from the one who calls—she was told, The older will serve the younger. <a href="/hcsb/romans/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> not from works but from the One who calls—she was told: The older will serve the younger. <a href="/asv/romans/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. <a href="/erv/romans/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. <a href="/gwt/romans/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> a choice based on God's call and not on anything people do. <a href="/isv/romans/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> according to his calling and not by actions), Rebecca was told, "The older child will serve the younger one." <a href="/msb/romans/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, ?The older will serve the younger.? <a href="/net/romans/9.htm">NET Bible</a> it was said to her, "The older will serve the younger," <a href="/nheb/romans/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> it was said to her, "The elder will serve the younger." <a href="/wbt/romans/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> It was said to her, The elder shall serve the younger. <a href="/wey/romans/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The elder of them will be bondservant to the younger." <a href="/web/romans/9.htm">World English Bible</a> it was said to her, “The elder will serve the younger.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> it was said to her, “The greater will serve the less”; <a href="/blb/romans/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> not of works, but of the One calling, it was said to her, "The older will serve the younger." <a href="/ylt/romans/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'The greater shall serve the less;' <a href="/slt/romans/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> It was said to her, That the greater shall serve the less.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Not of works, but of him that calleth, it was said to her: The elder shall serve the younger. <a href="/cpdv/romans/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and not because of deeds, but because of a calling, it was said to her: “The elder shall serve the younger.” <a href="/nabre/romans/9.htm">New American Bible</a> not by works but by his call—she was told, “The older shall serve the younger.” <a href="/nrsvce/romans/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> not by works but by his call) she was told, “The elder shall serve the younger.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For it was said, The elder shall be the servant of the younger. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For it was said, “The elder shall be a Servant to the younger”,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> it was said to her: The elder shall serve the younger; <a href="/godbey/romans/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and it was said to her, The elder shall serve the younger: <a href="/haweis/romans/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> it was said unto her, ?That the elder shall be servant to the younger.?<RX 1.25.23> <a href="/mace/romans/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> it was said to her, "the elder shall serve the younger." <a href="/wey/romans/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The elder of them will be bondservant to the younger." <a href="/worrell/romans/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> it was said to her, "The elder shall serve the younger." <a href="/worsley/romans/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> as it is written, <a href="/parallel/romans/9-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2275" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/9.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a> …11Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, 12<a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergōn (N-GNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">works</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Him who</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kalountos (V-PPA-GMS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">calls,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">she</a> <a href="/greek/2046.htm" title="2046: errethē (V-AIP-3S) -- Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.">was told,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“The</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: meizōn (Adj-NMS-C) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">older</a> <a href="/greek/1398.htm" title="1398: douleusei (V-FIA-3S) -- To be a slave, be subject to, obey, be devoted. From doulos; to be a slave to.">will serve</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1640.htm" title="1640: elassoni (Adj-DMS-C) -- Less, smaller; poorer, inferior. Or elatton el-at-tone'; comparative of the same as elachistos; smaller.">younger.”</a> 13So it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a> and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.” <a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">Malachi 1:2-3</a> “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” <a href="/hebrews/11-20.htm">Hebrews 11:20</a> By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future. <a href="/genesis/27-29.htm">Genesis 27:29</a> May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.” <a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Genesis 27:40</a> You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.” <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a> He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/obadiah/1-18.htm">Obadiah 1:18</a> Then the house of Jacob will be a blazing fire, and the house of Joseph a burning flame; but the house of Esau will be stubble—Jacob will set it ablaze and consume it. Therefore no survivor will remain from the house of Esau.” For the LORD has spoken. <a href="/obadiah/1-10.htm">Obadiah 1:10</a> Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. <a href="/obadiah/1-21.htm">Obadiah 1:21</a> The deliverers will ascend Mount Zion to rule over the mountains of Esau. And the kingdom will belong to the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/14-2.htm">Isaiah 14:2</a> The nations will escort Israel and bring it to its homeland. Then the house of Israel will possess the nations as menservants and maidservants in the LORD’s land. They will make captives of their captors and rule over their oppressors. <a href="/isaiah/60-12.htm">Isaiah 60:12</a> For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. <a href="/matthew/20-16.htm">Matthew 20:16</a> So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” <a href="/matthew/19-30.htm">Matthew 19:30</a> But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. <a href="/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30</a> And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.” <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a> But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>It was said to her, The elder shall serve the younger.The elder.<a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">Genesis 25:22,23</a> And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD… <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a> And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.<a href="/1_kings/22-47.htm">1 Kings 22:47</a> There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king.younger.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Bondservant</a> <a href="/romans/9-11.htm">Calls</a> <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Elder</a> <a href="/romans/6-1.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/john/3-30.htm">Less</a> <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Older</a> <a href="/romans/7-25.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/romans/7-25.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/romans/9-11.htm">Works</a> <a href="/acts/5-6.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-21.htm">Bondservant</a> <a href="/romans/10-13.htm">Calls</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Elder</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Less</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Older</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Works</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 9</div>1. <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Paul is sorry for the Jews.</a> 7. <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">All of Abraham not of the promise.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/9-18.htm">God's sovereignty.</a> 25. <a href="/romans/9-25.htm">The calling of the Gentiles and rejecting of the Jews, foretold.</a> 32. <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">The cause of their stumbling.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>not by works but by Him who calls This phrase emphasizes the doctrine of divine election, where God's choice is not based on human actions or merits but solely on His sovereign will. This aligns with <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, which states that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of works. The concept of God calling individuals is seen throughout Scripture, such as in the calling of Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>) and the apostles (<a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16-20</a>). This underscores the idea that God's purposes are fulfilled according to His plan, not human effort.she was told This refers to the revelation given to Rebekah, the mother of Esau and Jacob, as recorded in <a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>. It highlights the importance of divine revelation in understanding God's will and purposes. In the biblical narrative, God often communicates His plans through direct revelation, dreams, or prophets, as seen with figures like Moses (Exodus 3) and Samuel (1 Samuel 3).“The older will serve the younger.” This prophecy given to Rebekah is significant because it reverses the cultural norm of primogeniture, where the firstborn typically receives the inheritance and blessing. In this case, Esau, the older, would serve Jacob, the younger. This reversal is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in the stories of Isaac over Ishmael and Joseph over his brothers. It points to God's sovereignty in choosing whom He wills to fulfill His purposes, regardless of human expectations. This also foreshadows the coming of Christ, who, though not conforming to worldly expectations, fulfills God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/r/rebecca.htm">Rebecca</a> The wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob. She plays a crucial role in the account of God's sovereign choice. 2. <a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a> The older son of Isaac and Rebecca, traditionally entitled to the birthright and blessing. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The younger son of Isaac and Rebecca, chosen by God to carry forward the Abrahamic covenant. 4. <a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a> The father of Esau and Jacob, through whom the promise given to Abraham was to be continued. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a> The event of God choosing Jacob over Esau before their birth, illustrating His sovereign will and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_election.htm">God's Sovereignty in Election</a> God's choice is based on His sovereign will, not human merit or works. This challenges us to trust in His divine plan and purpose. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_divine_purpose.htm">Understanding Divine Purpose</a> The account of Jacob and Esau reminds us that God's purposes often transcend human expectations and cultural norms. <a href="/topical/f/faith_over_works.htm">Faith Over Works</a> Salvation and God's calling are not based on human effort but on His grace. This encourages believers to rely on faith rather than works. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy.htm">The Role of Prophecy</a> Prophecies, like the one given to Rebecca, demonstrate God's foreknowledge and plan. Believers are called to trust in the fulfillment of God's promises. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_god's_plan.htm">Humility in God's Plan</a> Recognizing that God's choices are not based on human standards should lead to humility and submission to His will.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) The elder shall serve the younger.--The margin gives as an alternative rendering, "the greater shall serve the lesser." The quotation is taken from the LXX., in which there is the same ambiguity.This ambiguity also appears to exist in the Hebrew, where it is a disputed question whether the words refer to age or to the comparative strength of the two peoples. In either case, it is the nations that should spring from Esau and Jacob that are meant. <a href="/commentaries/romans/9-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. by ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. works ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. by ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Him who τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. calls, καλοῦντος (kalountos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. she αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was told, ἐρρέθη (errethē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2046.htm">Strong's 2046: </a> Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. “The Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. older μείζων (meizōn) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. will serve δουλεύσει (douleusei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1398.htm">Strong's 1398: </a> To be a slave, be subject to, obey, be devoted. From doulos; to be a slave to. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. younger.” ἐλάσσονι (elassoni) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_1640.htm">Strong's 1640: </a> Less, smaller; poorer, inferior. 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