Romans 10:19 asv — But I say, Did Israel not know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, With a…

American Standard Version

"But I say, Did Israel not know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, With a nation void of understanding will I anger you. "

— Romans 10:19, American Standard Version

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Romans 10 — Context

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But they did not all hearken to the glad tidings. For Isaiah saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?

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So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

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But I say, Did they not hear? Yea, verily, Their sound went out into all the earth, And their words unto the ends of the world.

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But I say, Did Israel not know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, With a nation void of understanding will I anger you.

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And Isaiah is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I became manifest unto them that asked not of me.

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But as to Israel he saith, All the day long did I spread out my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

Romans 10:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 10:19 say?
Romans 10:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “But I say, Did Israel not know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, With a nation void of understanding will I anger you. ”
Where is Romans 10:19 in the Bible?
Romans 10:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 10, verse 19.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 10:19.
What translation should I read Romans 10:19 in?
Romans 10:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 10:19?
Romans 10:19 reads (ASV): “But I say, Did Israel not know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, With a nation void of understanding will I anger you. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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