Paul quotes Mal 1:2f.

But Esau I hated (τον δε Εσαυ εμισησα). This language sounds a bit harsh to us. It is possible that t…

As it is written (Malachi 1:2–3). That is, the distribution of favors is on the principle advanced by the prophet, and is in a…

For this is the word of promise. At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son. And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived b…

“Not only that” (v.10). Something more needs to be said, for any Jew could point out that the nation of Israel looked back to their origin in Isaac…

As it is written, Jacob I loved, etc. He confirms, by a still stronger testimony, how much the heavenly answer given to Rebecca served his…

As it is written
In (Malachi 1:2Malachi 1:3) ;

The rejection of the Jews by the gospel dispensation did not break God's promise to the patriarchs. The promises and threats will be fulfilled. Gra…

1. After asserting the greatness of the Jews, the Apostle now shows that it did not refer to those who descended from the ancient patriarchs…