In the first disputation (vv. 2–5), mutual love was to bind the Lord and his people together, but the people of Israel (the descendants of Jacob) doubt God's love. Their lack of love for God shows itself in the issues raised in the rest of the book. God's choice of Jacob over Esau was from the womb (Ge 25:23). His choice of the younger son over the firstborn is an instance of his grace as he extended blessing to the one who had no claim to it. God demonstrated his love for his people in Malachi's day by restoring them to Jerusalem after the Babylonians had destroyed it. God's love is seen in his covenant faithfulness. In contrast, God declares that Edom (the descendants of Esau) will be unable to rebuild after their devastation. God hates and judges the Edomites because of their sin, particularly their anger and violence against Israel. God's judgment of the Edomites demonstrates he is King over all nations. Paul refers to this passage in Romans 9:13–14 to highlight God's mercy in election.
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