Romans 9:11

Translations

Modern

Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

Traditional

(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)

Literal

…for they not yet having been born nor having done anything good or evil, so that the purpose of God according to election might stand—

Latin

Cum enim nondum nati fuissent, aut aliquid boni egissent, aut mali (ut secundum electionem propositum Dei maneret),

Original

Greek

English

Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

Notes

Romans 9:10–11

twins were born: There were no human differences between Isaac’s sons, Jacob and Esau. They were born to the same mother, and they were conceived at the same time. Nothing about their birth set one apart from the other.

Paul argues that the difference between them came from God’s choice, not from human actions or circumstances.

Romans 9:1–11:36

n this section, Paul addresses a serious question. Many Jews did not believe in Jesus. If God had promised salvation to Israel, how could Jesus truly fulfill God’s plan when so few Jews believed (9:1–5)? In response, Paul uses the Old Testament to show that God always planned to save only a remnant, that is, a smaller group within Israel (9:6–29). Paul also explains that many Jews did not accept Christ because they refused to trust in him (9:30–10:21).

Paul then makes clear that God has not rejected Israel. Some Jews have already believed in Christ (11:1–10). Many more will trust in Christ in the future (11:12–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Esau Jacob Paul (Saul) Rebekah Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Ethnic Hatred God’s Unified Plan of Salvation The Sovereignty of God

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