and [see to it] that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal.

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau [believing what God revealed to him], even regarding things to come.

As it is written and forever remains written, “Jacob I loved (chose, protected, blessed), but Esau I hated (held in disregard compared to Jacob).”

So then God’s choice is not dependent on human will, nor on human effort [the totality of human striving], but on God who shows mercy [to whomever He chooses—it is His sovereign gift].