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Paul quotes Mal 1:2f.
But Esau I hated (ÏÎżÎœ ΎΔ ÎÏÎ±Ï Î”ÎŒÎčÏηÏα). This language sounds a bit harsh to us. It is possible that tâŠ

As it is written (Malachi 1:2â3). That is, the distribution of favors is on the principle advanced by the prophet, and is in aâŠ

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 bâŠ

âNot only thatâ (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 IsaacâŠ

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

As it is written
In (Malachi 1:2Malachi 1:3) ;
Jacob have I loved, but EsâŠ

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. GraâŠ

After asserting the greatness of the Jews, the Apostle now shows that it did not refer to those who descended from the ancient patriarchsâŠ
A.T. Robertson
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