Romans 9:29 cpdv — And it is just as Isaiah predicted: “Unless the Lord of hosts had bequeathed offspring, we would have become like Sodom…

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"And it is just as Isaiah predicted: “Unless the Lord of hosts had bequeathed offspring, we would have become like Sodom, and we would have been made similar to Gomorrah.” "

— Romans 9:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 9 — Context

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And this shall be: in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they shall be called the sons of the living God.”

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And Isaiah cried out on behalf of Israel: “When the number of the sons of Israel is like the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved.

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For he shall complete his word, while abbreviating it out of equity. For the Lord shall accomplish a brief word upon the earth.”

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And it is just as Isaiah predicted: “Unless the Lord of hosts had bequeathed offspring, we would have become like Sodom, and we would have been made similar to Gomorrah.”

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What should we say next? That the Gentiles who did not follow justice have attained justice, even the justice that is of faith.

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Yet truly, Israel, though following the law of justice, has not arrived at the law of justice.

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Why is this? Because they did not seek it from faith, but as if it were from works. For they stumbled over a stumbling block,

Romans 9:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:29 say?
Romans 9:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And it is just as Isaiah predicted: “Unless the Lord of hosts had bequeathed offspring, we would have become like Sodom, and we would have been made similar to Gomorrah.” ”
Where is Romans 9:29 in the Bible?
Romans 9:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 29.
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 9:29.
What translation should I read Romans 9:29 in?
Romans 9:29 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 9:29?
Romans 9:29 reads (CPDV): “And it is just as Isaiah predicted: “Unless the Lord of hosts had bequeathed offspring, we would have become like Sodom, and we would have been made similar to Gomorrah.” ” 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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