Romans 9:12
It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 9 connects to 4 cross-references. Paul's anguish over Israel: he could wish himself accursed for their sake. They have the adoption, glory, covenants, law, worship, promises, and patriarchs. But the word of God has not failed — not all who are of Israel are Israel. …
Other Translations
it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
`The greater shall serve the less;'
It was said to her, The older will be the servant of the younger.
Cross References
And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she …
And the Lord said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated …
And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David’s servants. …
There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king.