Romans 4:9

Translations

Modern

Is this blessing only on the circumcised, or also on the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness.

Traditional

Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.

Literal

Is this blessedness, then, on the circumcision, or also on the uncircumcision? For we are saying faith was reckoned to Abraham as righteousness.

Latin

Beatitudo ergo hæc in circumcisione tantum manet, an etiam in præputio? Dicimus enim quia reputata est Abrahæ fides ad justitiam.

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Greek

English

Is this blessing only on the circumcised, or also on the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Paul (Saul) Blessing

Related verses

Galatians 3:14
He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.
Colossians 3:11
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.
Ephesians 3:8
Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Galatians 3:26–28
You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Romans 4:3
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Romans 3:29–30
Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
Ephesians 2:11–13
Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)—
Romans 10:12–13
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,
Romans 15:8–19
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,
Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Luke 2:32
…a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
Romans 9:23–24
What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory—

Parallels

Genesis 15:1–7 Psalm 32:1–11 Hebrews 11:8–19

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Circumcision Faith Freedom, Liberty Imputation Isaac Letter to the Romans Righteousness Uncircumcision

Topics

Abraham: Faith of Bigotry: Paul's Argument Against Catholicity: Inculcated Circumcision: Abrogated Circumcision: Promises to Abraham Previous To Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness by Faith Righteousness Imputed: Abraham Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Blessed: To Whom God Imputes Righteousness Without Works Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation

Romans 4:9

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