Romans 9: 11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) 12 It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
Now, there are a few passages of scripture written in the New Testament that must be addressed, for they are often misinterpreted to mean that God is arbitrary in His choices and decisions, which is not the case in anyway shape or form. Be very careful when seeking to understand what is meant by the previous passages. Let’s repeat: Great care must be taken in trying to unpack the previous passages for persons can draw incorrect conclusions about the character and purposes of God, as it will pertain to generational blessings and curses.
Romans 9:13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. 15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16 So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shews mercy.
Jacob’s household would have their own share of issues, and Jacob himself was not the best of fathers for any to conclude that just because he feared God, that he was free from errors. In fact, Jacob’s life was riddled with faults, from polygamy, to lying and from dissembling to cunning.
Genesis 27:19 And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy first born; I have done according as thou bade me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me. 20 And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the Lord thy God brought it to me.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!