Romans 9:10

And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;

Cross-references

Genesis 25:21–23 Historical context

Genesis 25:21-23 records the same event of Rebekah's pregnancy and God's oracle about the twins.

Genesis 25:23 is the oracle Paul cites — God declares Jacob and Esau's destinies before birth, establishing sovereign election.

Malachi 1:2 Citation

Malachi 1:2 is the source of Paul's later quote 'Jacob I loved, Esau I hated' — directly reinforcing God's sovereign choice.

Genesis 27:37 Historical context

Genesis 27:37 shows Isaac confirming Jacob's lordship over Esau, fulfilling the oracle about the elder serving the younger.