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It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 9 of Romans. Paul distinguishes between physical descent and belonging to the purpose of the promise. Isaac and Jacob show that divine election cannot be reduced to genealogy or human merit.
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Compare Romans 9:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 nicht aus Verdienst der Werke, sondern aus Gnade des Berufers, ward zu ihr gesagt: "Der Ältere soll dienstbar werden dem Jüngeren",
Español · RVR1909 Le fue dicho que el mayor serviría al menor.
Español · NTBT no por las obras, sino por el que llama, se le dijo: «El mayor servirá al menor».
Français · LSG il fut dit à Rébecca: L'aîné sera assujetti au plus jeune;
Italiano · DIO1885 Il maggiore servirà al minore,
Português · ARC Foi-lhe dito a ela: O maior servirá o menor.
中文 · RCUV 不是憑著人的行為，而是憑著那呼召人的，上帝就對 利百加 說：「將來，大的要服侍小的。」
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