Romans 9:6 bbe — But it is not as if the word of God was without effect. For they are not all Israel, who are of Israel:

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"But it is not as if the word of God was without effect. For they are not all Israel, who are of Israel:"

— Romans 9:6, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 9 — Context

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For I have a desire to take on myself the curse for my brothers, my family in the flesh:

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Who are Israelites: who have the place of sons, and the glory, and the agreements with God, and the giving of the law, and the worship, and the hope offered by God:

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Whose are the fathers, and of whom came Christ in the flesh, who is over all, God, to whom be blessing for ever. So be it.

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But it is not as if the word of God was without effect. For they are not all Israel, who are of Israel:

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And they are not all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, In Isaac will your seed be named.

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That is, it is not the children of the flesh, but the children of God's undertaking, who are named as the seed.

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For this is the word of God's undertaking, At this time will I come, and Sarah will have a son.

Romans 9:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:6 say?
Romans 9:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But it is not as if the word of God was without effect. For they are not all Israel, who are of Israel:”
Where is Romans 9:6 in the Bible?
Romans 9:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 6.
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 9:6.
What translation should I read Romans 9:6 in?
Romans 9:6 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 9:6?
Romans 9:6 reads (BBE): “But it is not as if the word of God was without effect. For they are not all Israel, who are of Israel:” 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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