Not only that but this too: There was Rebecca who was impregnated by our forefather Isaac.

For in order that the purpose of God, working through selection, might not fail-a selection depending, not on obedience, but on his Call-Rebecca was told, before her children were born and before they had done anything either right or wrong,

according to his calling and not by actions), Rebecca was told, "The older child will serve the younger one."