Romans 9:26 kjv — And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be cal…

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"And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God."

— Romans 9:26, King James Version

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Romans 9 — Context

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And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,

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Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?

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As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved.

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And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.

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Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:

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For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.

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And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha.

Romans 9:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:26 say?
Romans 9:26 in the King James Version reads: “And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.”
Where is Romans 9:26 in the Bible?
Romans 9:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 26.
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 9:26.
What translation should I read Romans 9:26 in?
Romans 9:26 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 9:26?
Romans 9:26 reads (KJV): “And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.” 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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