Romans 9:4 net — who are Israelites. To them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple wo…

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"who are Israelites. To them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises."

— Romans 9:4, NET Bible

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Romans 9 — Context

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Israel’s Rejection Considered I am telling the truth in Christ(I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit–

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I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

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For I could wish that I myself were accursed– cut off from Christ– for the sake of my people, my fellow countrymen,

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who are Israelites. To them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.

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To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, by human descent, came the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever! Amen.

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It is not as though the word of God had failed. For not all those who are descended from Israel are truly Israel,

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nor are all the children Abraham’s true descendants; rather“through Isaac will your descendants be counted.”

Romans 9:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:4 say?
Romans 9:4 in the NET Bible reads: “who are Israelites. To them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.”
Where is Romans 9:4 in the Bible?
Romans 9:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 4.
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 9:4.
What translation should I read Romans 9:4 in?
Romans 9:4 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 9:4?
Romans 9:4 reads (NET): “who are Israelites. To them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.” 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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