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subjection of the Edomites, for many ages, to the house of David, till they revolted, 2Ch 21:8. Observe here,
(1.) God is a free agent in dispensing his grace; it is his prerogative to make a difference between those who have not as yet themselves done either good or evil. This the apostle infers hence, Ro 9:12.
(2.) In the struggle between grace and corruption in the soul, grace, the younger, shall certainly get the upper hand at last.
23 And the Lord said unto her,
two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.
That when they were born there was a great difference between them, which served to confirm what had been foretold (Ge 25:23), was presage of the accomplishment of it, and served greatly to illustrate the type.
24 And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were
twins in her womb.
25 And the first came out red, all over like a hairy garment; and they
called his name Esau.
There was a great difference in their bodies, Ge 25:25. Esau, when he was born, was rough and hairy, as if he had been already a grown man, whence he had his name Esau, made, reared already. This was an indication of a very strong constitution, and gave cause to expect that he would be a very robust, daring, active man. But Jacob was smooth and tender as other children. Note,
(1.) The difference of men's capacities, and consequently of their condition in the world, arises very much from the difference of their natural constitution; some are plainly designed by nature for activity and honour, others as manifestly marked for obscurity. This instance of the divine sovereignty in the kingdom of providence may perhaps help to reconcile us to the doctrine of the divine sovereignty in the kingdom of grace.
(2.) It is God's usual way to choose the weak things of the world, and to pass by the mighty, 1Co 1:26, 27.