Romans 9:25 asv — As he saith also in Hosea, I will call that my people, which was not my people; And her beloved, that was not beloved.

American Standard Version

"As he saith also in Hosea, I will call that my people, which was not my people; And her beloved, that was not beloved. "

— Romans 9:25, American Standard Version

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Romans 9 — Context

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What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering vessels of wrath fitted unto destruction:

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and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he afore prepared unto glory,

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even us, whom he also called, not from the Jews only, but also from the Gentiles?

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As he saith also in Hosea, I will call that my people, which was not my people; And her beloved, that was not beloved.

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And it shall be, thatin the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, There shall they be called sons of the living God.

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And Isaiah crieth concerning Israel, If the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, it is the remnant that shall be saved:

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for the Lord will execute his word upon the earth, finishing it and cutting it short.

Romans 9:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:25 say?
Romans 9:25 in the American Standard Version reads: “As he saith also in Hosea, I will call that my people, which was not my people; And her beloved, that was not beloved. ”
Where is Romans 9:25 in the Bible?
Romans 9:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 25.
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 9:25.
What translation should I read Romans 9:25 in?
Romans 9:25 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 9:25?
Romans 9:25 reads (ASV): “As he saith also in Hosea, I will call that my people, which was not my people; And her beloved, that was not beloved. ” 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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