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"Jacob have I loved, Esau have I hated" and the crucifixion

Who claims it

The speaker in the transcript

The claim

The speaker quotes "Jacob have I loved, Esau have I hated" and says Esau's descendants were heavily involved in the crucifixion of Jesus.

Evidence and counterpoints
  • The guide says the verse concerns the ancient nation of Edom (chapter 3).
  • The guide notes major churches today reject blaming Jews as a group for Jesus' death (chapter 6).

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Names mentioned

Jacob • Esau • Jesus

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