And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
And that's not even the whole story, Rebecca got pregnant with twins, and Isaac was the father of both.
Same parents, different destinies, God's choices aren't based on human logic.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul is discussing God's sovereign choices in relation to His promises to Israel, using Old Testament examples to show that salvation depends on God's will rather than human actions. He refers to the story of Rebekah, who was pregnant with twins by Isaac, as found in Genesis, to highlight how God predetermined His favor toward Jacob over Esau before they were born. This context underscores Paul's argument about divine election in the face of Israel's unbelief.
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