Keraia
Romans 9

Romans 9:14

God’s Sovereign Choice · Romans 9:6–29
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Translations

Modern
What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!
Traditional
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
Literal
What then will we say? Is there injustice with God? Never may it be!
Latin
Quid ergo dicemus? numquid iniquitas apud Deum? Absit.

Original

Greek
English
What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!

Notes

Romans 9:14–16

God’s choice is not unfair because God does not owe anything to sinful human beings (see study note on 4:4–5). Anything God gives is an act of mercy, not a payment that people deserve.

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).

Parallels

Genesis 25:19–28 Malachi 1:1–5

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Esther Elect, Election Land Letter to the Romans Mystery

Topics

Calvinism God: Judge, and his Justice God: Righteousness of Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning