Romans 9:26 web — "It will be that in the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' There they will be called 'children o…

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""It will be that in the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' There they will be called 'children of the living God.'""

— Romans 9:26, World English Bible

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Romans 9 — Context

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and that he might make known the riches of his glory on vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory,

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

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As he says also in Hosea, "I will call them 'my people,' which were not my people; and her 'beloved,' who was not beloved."

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"It will be that in the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' There they will be called 'children of the living God.'"

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Isaiah cries concerning Israel, "If the number of the children of Israel are as the sand of the sea, it is the remnant who will be saved;

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for He will finish the work and cut it short in righteousness, because the LORD will make a short work upon the earth."

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As Isaiah has said before, "Unless the Lord of Armies had left us a seed, we would have become like Sodom, and would have been made like Gomorrah."

Romans 9:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:26 say?
Romans 9:26 in the World English Bible reads: “"It will be that in the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' There they will be called '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 (WEB): “"It will be that in the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' There they will be called '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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