Romans 9:27 bbe — And Isaiah says about Israel, Even if the number of the children of Israel is as the sand of the sea, only a small part…

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"And Isaiah says about Israel, Even if the number of the children of Israel is as the sand of the sea, only a small part will get salvation:"

— Romans 9:27, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 9 — Context

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Even us, who were marked out by him, not only from the Jews, but from the Gentiles?

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As he says in Hosea, They will be named my people who were not my people, and she will be loved who was not loved.

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And in the place where it was said to them, You are not my people, there they will be named the sons of the living God.

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And Isaiah says about Israel, Even if the number of the children of Israel is as the sand of the sea, only a small part will get salvation:

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For the Lord will give effect to his word on the earth, putting an end to it and cutting it short.

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And, as Isaiah had said before, If the Lord of armies had not given us a seed, we would have been like Sodom and Gomorrah.

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What then may we say? That the nations who did not go after righteousness have got righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith:

Romans 9:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:27 say?
Romans 9:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Isaiah says about Israel, Even if the number of the children of Israel is as the sand of the sea, only a small part will get salvation:”
Where is Romans 9:27 in the Bible?
Romans 9:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 27.
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 9:27.
What translation should I read Romans 9:27 in?
Romans 9:27 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 9:27?
Romans 9:27 reads (BBE): “And Isaiah says about Israel, Even if the number of the children of Israel is as the sand of the sea, only a small part will get salvation:” 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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