Romans 9:13 cpdv — So also it was written: “I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So also it was written: “I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.” "

— Romans 9:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 9 — Context

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And she was not alone. For Rebecca also, having conceived by Isaac our father, from one act,

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when the children had not yet been born, and had not yet done anything good or bad (such that the purpose of God might be based on their choice),

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and not because of deeds, but because of a calling, it was said to her: “The elder shall serve the younger.”

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So also it was written: “I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.”

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What should we say next? Is there unfairness with God? Let it not be so!

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For to Moses he says: “I will pity whomever I pity. And I will offer mercy to whomever I will pity.”

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Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity.

Romans 9:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:13 say?
Romans 9:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So also it was written: “I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.” ”
Where is Romans 9:13 in the Bible?
Romans 9:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 13.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 9:13.
What translation should I read Romans 9:13 in?
Romans 9:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 9:13?
Romans 9:13 reads (CPDV): “So also it was written: “I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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