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@Ihunanya_chi Wow! Well explained.

Title: Esau I Hated, Jacob I Loved: What God Truly Meant This statements in Scripture have caused as much confusion and debate, Romans 9:13, where Paul quotes God saying, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Read without context, these words can sound harsh and even contradictory to the character of a loving and just God. How can the same God who commands love speak of hatred? To understand this statement correctly, we must go deeper than the surface reading and allow Scripture to interpret Scripture. Jacob and Esau were twin brothers born to Isaac and Rebekah, from the beginning their paths were different. Esau, the firstborn, was a skilled hunter, a man of the field, driven by appetite and impulse. Jacob, the younger, was more inward, contemplative, and drawn toward spiritual inheritance. These differences were not merely personality traits; they reflected two different value systems. Esau valued the immediate and tangible, while Jacob desired the covenant and the promise, even though he often pursued it in flawed ways. The defining moment in Esau’s story comes when he sells his birthright for a single meal. Scripture tells us plainly that “Esau despised his birthright.” This was not just a bad decision made out of hunger, it revealed a heart that did not place value on God’s covenant. The birthright represented spiritual authority, covenantal blessing, and alignment with God’s redemptive plan. Esau willingly exchanged that for temporary satisfaction, showing where his priorities truly lay. When God later says, “Esau I hated,” He is not expressing emotional hatred as humans understand it. In the biblical world, especially in Hebrew thought, the word translated as “hate” often means to reject in terms of role, priority, or covenantal purpose. It is a comparative term, not an emotional one. To “love” one and “hate” another is to choose one for a specific purpose over the other. Jesus Himself uses this kind of language when He says that anyone who does not “hate” father and mother cannot be His disciple, clearly meaning priority rather than literal hatred. God loved Jacob in the sense that He chose Jacob’s lineage to carry the covenant promise that would eventually lead to the Messiah. God “hated” Esau in the sense that Esau’s lineage was not chosen for that covenantal role. This choice was not based on moral superiority, because Jacob was deeply flawed, deceptive, and often fearful. Rather, it was based on God’s sovereign purpose in salvation history. Importantly, God’s rejection of Esau for the covenant line did not mean abandonment, neglect, or lack of care. Scripture makes it very clear that God also came through for Esau and his descendants. In Genesis, God blesses Esau with prosperity, land, and a powerful lineage. Esau becomes the father of the Edomites, a nation that grows strong and established. Esau himself acknowledges that he has “enough,” showing that he was not left destitute or cursed. Later in Israel’s history, God explicitly commands the Israelites not to despise or attack the Edomites, calling them brothers because they came from Esau. God instructs Israel not to take Edomite land, declaring that He had given Mount Seir to Esau as a possession. This shows unmistakably that God remained concerned with Esau’s lineage, honoring His promises and protecting what He had allotted to them. A God who truly hated Esau in the human sense would not defend his descendants or establish them securely in their own land. Even when Edom later falls into judgment, that judgment is based on their actions, pride, and violence, not on some ancient divine grudge. Just as Israel faced judgment when they rebelled, Edom too was held accountable for their choices. God’s justice is consistent and impartial. His dealings with nations are always tied to righteousness, not favoritism rooted in emotion. Paul’s use of this phrase in Romans 9 is not meant to portray God as cruel or arbitrary. Paul is addressing the question of why the Messiah came through Israel and not through other nations. His point is that God’s covenant promises have always operated according to divine purpose, not human expectation or natural birth order. God’s choice of Jacob over Esau demonstrates that salvation history unfolds by God’s will, not by human entitlement. When understood this way, “Jacob I loved, Esau I hated” is not a statement about worth, salvation, or God’s emotional disposition toward individuals. It is a declaration about purpose, calling, and covenant. God did not love Jacob because Jacob was better, nor did He reject Esau because Esau was irredeemable. God assigned different roles, and both men lived out the consequences of their choices within those roles. This truth carries a powerful lesson for believers today. God’s love does not mean everyone receives the same assignment, but it does mean everyone remains under His care. Some are chosen for specific purposes, while others are blessed in different ways. Being “chosen” does not mean being more loved, and being “unchosen” for a particular role does not mean being hated or forgotten. Ultimately, God’s dealings with Jacob and Esau reveal a God who is sovereign, just, and faithful. He fulfills His redemptive plan through chosen vessels, yet He remains attentive to all people. His words, when read carefully and humbly, do not reveal cruelty but wisdom. They call us to look beyond human emotion and understand divine purpose.

@BernardKavuli I was doing the same when my mom was still alive. The only woman who loves you unconditionally, in sickness, poverty, misery and death in your mon, not your wife, get that right.

A sad wife is asking whether she should leave her husband because he gives his mother KSh 10,000 every month and gives her mother nothing.

@Kenyans Tito's reply made my day. More comical than the first. Those not speaking good English in Nigeria, you will need a translator to understand them...

Countries like Nigeria, if you don’t speak excellent English like the one we speak in Kenya, you may need a translator - President Ruto

@Ihunanya_chi Am blessed with a beautiful day fully of grace.

Another beautiful day to tell you all that Jesus loves you. Stay blessed (Day 118) “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted;” —Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

@EliAfriatISR Yes Bibi is the man of the match.

Do you think Benjamin Netanyahu will be the next Prime Minister of Israel even after the elections?

@TRobinsonNewEra Very sad to see this in Britain. Can't we get a leader with steel balls like Trump to reverse the clock urgently. Cry for Brits

Local elections in "Modern England" 2026.

@VividProwess Kier starmer

Who is the weakest leader in the world today?

@MOSSADil Am daily reading your page, especially Israel war of defense against all its adversaries. Love Israel as a Christian.

FEEDBACK REQUEST In the comments, please let me know what you think of this page. I am also curious to how often you come to see @mossadil posts. We are always looking to improve and would love your feedback. Thanks. Gedaliah

@bakhita_esther Its heart breaking for a father who loves his son so much, raised him, gave him the best any good father could do. Later to realize that what he had been doing all along is raising up a bastard! Some women are wicked and witches. They take evil secrets with them to the graves.

DNA testing is breaking many families apart, and in the end, it’s the children who suffer most. There should be laws regarding these tests. For instance, if you have been a present father, you shouldn't be able to abandon the children just because you find out you aren't their biological parent.

@Itz__Priscy 4

Which of these skirts is the most ideal for secondary school students? Best length goes to?

@MOSSADil Time for USA🇺🇸 to continue suffocating Iranian economy especially on strait of Hormuz

🚨 BREAKING: IRAN WALKS AWAY FROM NUCLEAR TALKS Iran is now “no longer interested” in any deal that limits its nuclear program, according to Tasnim News. Instead, Tehran is shifting focus to: • Ending the war • The future of the Strait of Hormuz • Compensation for damages • Lifting sanctions • Removing the U.S. naval blockade 🚫 Nuclear restrictions are off the table. Iran says the nuclear issue can be discussed “later” or in a separate deal. This comes as Pakistan-mediated talks stall and pressure continues to build. Boost the algorithm: Bookmark, Share, Reply, Repost, Like and Follow @MOSSADil

@MOSSADil Thanks for standing with Kenyans. We love Israel🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

CONGRATULATIONS KENYA: FIRST EVER SUB-2 HOUR MARATHON IN OFFICIAL RACE I KNOW, NOT POLITICAL...BUT INCREDIBLE. Sabastian Sawe just did what was once considered impossible: 1:59:30 at the London Marathon Not a controlled experiment. Not a special setup. An official race. And it gets even crazier: Second place, Yomif Kejelcha, also broke 2 hours. Third place, Jacob Kiplimo, beat the previous world record. (Imagine beating the world record and only getting 3rd place?🤣) Stay connected, follow @MOSSADil

@Ihunanya_chi @Jahmeau You just fixed him. Most of this guys don't know and understand their own books and yet try to poke their noses in matters they know nothing about.

@Jahmeau Your Quran even said he was born righteous, meaning no sin at all in Him. The fact that you don’t understand something should be the reason you stay quiet and learn.

As a Christian, how would you explain this: Why did Jesus curse the fig tree for not bearing fruit out of season? Was it really about the tree, or was it a symbolic lesson? Let’s discuss….

@Ihunanya_chi Thinks, learnt a lot from you.

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@Ihunanya_chi Am glad to follow you. Every day I learn something new from the Bible.

Title: Why did Jesus curse the Fig tree when it wasn't the season for figs? Mark 11:13 What does the Fig tree represents? Israel is likened to a fig tree that is spoiled and unproductive.. When you come across a fig tree just before fig season, you typically expect to see small knobs called Taqsh. When Jesus approached the fig tree, though it had leaves, it bore no fruit. Normally, the presence of leave would suggest that early fruit, called taqsh, should be found on the tree. These small knobs called taqsh are edible and are a sign that the tree is healthy and will eventually produce full figs. When Jesus found none, it indicated that the tree was barren. He then cursed it, and it withered. This act wasn’t about Jesus being angry at a tree, It was a prophetic demonstration, a living parable meant to convey a deeper truth about the spiritual condition of Israel at the time. A clear message that He had come to Israel looking for spiritual fruit, repentance, faith, righteousness, but found none. This act mirrors the greater purpose behind Jesus mission. For three years, He preached, taught, healed, and revealed the kingdom of God, especially to the people of Israel. Yet, despite all the signs and truth presented to them, the religious leaders and many of the people rejected Him. Spiritually, Israel had become like the barren fig tree, outwardly full of life, religious rituals, and tradition, but inwardly empty and fruitless. We see this theme even more clearly in Luke 13:6–9: “He also spoke this parable: ‘A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why does it use up the ground?’ But he answered and said to him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.’” This parable is a clear reflection of God’s patience. The vineyard owner (representing God) had been patient, visiting the tree (Israel) for three years, giving it time to bear fruit. The keeper (perhaps symbolizing Christ or God’s mercy) pleads for one more year, one last chance to nurture the tree before it’s cut down. It’s a picture of divine grace, yet it also makes it clear that judgment comes if there is no change. Jesus actions and parables were prophetic. Just as He cursed the fig tree, Israel too would face judgment. Roughly 40 years later, in 70 A.D., Jerusalem and the temple were destroyed by the Romans fulfilling His warning. The fig tree, like Israel, had failed to produce fig and was cut down. So, when we ask what the fig tree represents, the answer is clear, it is Israel. And the message is one of accountability. God seeks fruit, genuine faith, repentance, and righteousness, from His people. External religion is not enough. The fig tree may look alive, but if it bears no fig, it is ultimately useless and subject to judgment.

@BBCNews So what?

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer bbc.in/4sYGtR9

@Ihunanya_chi Amen🙏. Keep it up sister. Very encouraging testimony.

The same God who healed me of asthma, who made it disappear in His own time, who surprised me with His power, who said, “No, my daughter, you cannot keep spending the little money I give you on asthma drugs; it has to end now” that same God will heal you from every sickness and disease you are battling. He will deliver you from every challenge you are going through. In Jesus name, Amen 🙏

@XolaniMamkeli @BBCWorld He is right, Nigerians speak a variant of English that Brits or Americans would not understand 😉😉😉

@BBCWorld He is a fool. Instead of coming up with progressive developments in their countries he is busy mocking the Nigerian people. African leaders can be embarrassing.

Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English bbc.in/4mTFYXc

@MOSSADil Why do you want to interfere when they are following exactly exactly what their prophet did. Its halal.

🚨 WOMEN’S RIGHTS GROUPS ABSENT AMID SYSTEMIC SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN GAZA Here’s what multiple testimonies and reports are alleging: ✔️At least 400 girls aged 14–16 reportedly married in Gaza (per United Nations Population Fund data) ✔️ Widespread concern that many more underage marriages go unreported ✔️ Hamas-affiliated individuals accused of blackmailing women into prostitution ✔️ Reports of exploitation of “wives of martyrs” by Qassam Brigades members ✔️ Women seeking help from charities allegedly facing sexual harassment instead ✔️ Claims of abuse by individuals posing as religious authority figures ✔️ Testimonies describing women lured for help and then exploited by commanders ✔️ Reports of organized abuse in tents in areas like Deir al-Balah ✔️ Victims allegedly threatened into silence ✔️ “You cannot expose me. I am the government here.” ✔️ Allegations that abuse within certain charities is systemic, from leadership down These are serious allegations. Many are coming from inside Gaza itself. So here’s the question: Are we afraid to call out sexual predators and violent abusers in Gaza… because they’re “on the right side” politically? Stay connected, follow @MOSSADil

@Ihunanya_chi I have learned a lot through your simplified explanation. Thanks❤🌹🙏

Jesus on God’s Right Hand: Not a Literal Seat. Bible Study 📖 When the Bible says that Jesus is seated at the “right hand of God,” it is not describing God as if He has a physical body with a literal chair, a literal throne, and two literal sides like a human king. Instead, this is a powerful picture language drawn from Jewish culture, royal courts, and ancient ways of understanding authority, honor, and power. To understand this, we need to step into the world of the Bible writers. In the ancient Jewish and Middle Eastern world, the “right hand” was not just a direction. It was a symbol of greatest honor, strength, and authority. When a king sat on his throne, the person placed at his right hand was not a casual visitor. That person shared in the king’s rule, carried his authority, and acted on his behalf. To sit at the right hand of a king meant you were the highest honored person after the king himself, sometimes even representing the king’s full authority to others. So when the New Testament says Jesus is seated at the right hand of God, it is communicating something very deep: Jesus is in the highest place of honor and authority in the entire universe under God Himself. It is a way of saying that Jesus shares in God’s rule, not as a separate rival, but as the one who perfectly represents God’s power, will, and kingdom. This language is strongly rooted in the Old Testament. In the Psalms, David writes, “The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at My right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet” (Psalm 110:1). In Jewish understanding, this was a royal and messianic image. The “right hand” here represents victory, authority over enemies, and participation in God’s final reign. Early Jewish readers would not see this as a casual metaphor. It is throne-room language. When the New Testament writers apply this to Jesus, they are making a bold claim. They are saying Jesus is the fulfillment of this royal promise. After His death and resurrection, Jesus is not described as merely returning to normal human life. Instead, He is exalted. He is “seated,” which in ancient language means His work of suffering is finished, and now He reigns in a position of authority and rest, like a king who has completed his battle and now rules. The word “seated” is also important. In the Jewish temple system, priests never sat while serving. Their work was continuous because sacrifices had to be repeated again and again. But the Bible says Jesus “sat down” after offering Himself (Hebrews 10:12). This means His sacrifice was once and for all. Sitting shows completion and victory. He is not repeating the sacrifice; He has finished it and now reigns from a position of authority. In Jewish thought, heaven is often described in throne-room imagery, not as a physical location with furniture, but as the place where God’s rule is fully recognized. So when Jesus is described as sitting at the right hand of God, it is a way of saying He is sharing in divine authority in the highest possible way, above all powers, rulers, and spiritual forces. This is why the early Christians used this language even when they were being questioned or persecuted. It was their way of saying: Jesus is not just a prophet who came and left. He is enthroned. He reigns. He has authority over history, over nations, and over spiritual realities. Nothing is outside His rule. At the same time, this expression does not mean Jesus is separate from God in a competing sense. In biblical language, being at the “right hand” does not mean being a second god. It means being the one who perfectly represents the king’s will and carries his authority fully. In the same way, Jesus is portrayed as the one through whom God’s rule is made visible and active. So, in simple terms, when the Bible says Jesus is seated at the right hand of God, it is saying He is in the highest place of honor, ruling with divine authority, having completed His saving work, and now reigning as the exalted Messiah. It is throne language, victory language, and authority language rooted deeply in Jewish understanding of kingship and glory.