Romans 11:9 cpdv — And David says: “Let their table become like a snare, and a deception, and a scandal, and a retribution for them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And David says: “Let their table become like a snare, and a deception, and a scandal, and a retribution for them. "

— Romans 11:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 11 — Context

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And if it is by grace, then it is not now by works; otherwise grace is no longer free.

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What is next? What Israel was seeking, he has not obtained. But the elect have obtained it. And truly, these others have been blinded,

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just as it was written: “God has given them a spirit of reluctance: eyes that do not perceive, and ears that do not hear, even until this very day.”

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And David says: “Let their table become like a snare, and a deception, and a scandal, and a retribution for them.

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Let their eyes be obscured, so that they may not see, and so that they may bow down their backs always.”

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Therefore, I say: Have they stumbled in such a way that they should fall? Let it not be so! Instead, by their offense, salvation is with the Gentiles, so that they may be a rival to them.

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Now if their offense is the riches of the world, and if their diminution is the riches of the Gentiles, how much more is their fullness?

Romans 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 11:9 say?
Romans 11:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And David says: “Let their table become like a snare, and a deception, and a scandal, and a retribution for them. ”
Where is Romans 11:9 in the Bible?
Romans 11:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 11, verse 9.
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 11:9.
What translation should I read Romans 11:9 in?
Romans 11:9 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 11:9?
Romans 11:9 reads (CPDV): “And David says: “Let their table become like a snare, and a deception, and a scandal, and a retribution for them. ” 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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