Romans 10:19 net — But again I ask, didn’t Israel understand? First Moses says,“I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; wit…

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"But again I ask, didn’t Israel understand? First Moses says,“I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; with a senseless nation I will provoke you to anger.”"

— Romans 10:19, NET Bible

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Romans 10 — Context

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But not all have obeyed the good news, for Isaiah says,“Lord, who has believed our report?”

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Consequently faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the preached word of Christ.

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But I ask, have they not heard? Yes, they have: Their voice has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

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But again I ask, didn’t Israel understand? First Moses says,“I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; with a senseless nation I will provoke you to anger.”

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And Isaiah is even bold enough to say,“I was found by those who did not seek me; I became well known to those who did not ask for me.”

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But about Israel he says,“All day long I held out my hands to this disobedient and stubborn people!”

Romans 10:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 10:19 say?
Romans 10:19 in the NET Bible reads: “But again I ask, didn’t Israel understand? First Moses says,“I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; with a senseless nation I will provoke you to anger.””
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 (NET): “But again I ask, didn’t Israel understand? First Moses says,“I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; with a senseless nation I will provoke you to anger.”” 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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