Romans 9:24

Translations

Modern

…including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?

Traditional

Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?

Literal

…even us, whom He called not only out from Jews, but also out from Gentiles?

Latin

Quos et vocavit nos non solum ex Judæis, sed etiam in gentibus,

Original

Greek

English

…including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?

Notes

Romans 9:24–26

God was free to choose some people from among the Jews to have a true spiritual relationship with him. In the same way, he was free to choose some people from among the Gentiles (non-Jewish people) to be saved. God was not limited by ethnic background.
Paul supports this point by quoting the prophet Hosea. Hosea spoke about the ten northern tribes of Israel. These tribes had rebelled against God and were under his judgment. Even so, Hosea said that God would show them mercy again.
Paul sees a wider principle in this prophecy. Just as God renewed his mercy to disobedient Israelites, he can also show mercy to Gentiles.
who are not My people: See study note on 10:19.

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 Paul (Saul) Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Ethnic Hatred God’s Covenant Love God’s Unified Plan of Salvation The Gift of Prophecy The Sovereignty of God

Related verses

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 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
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,
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Romans 15:8–16
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,
Romans 8:28–30
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
1 Corinthians 1:9
God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.
Revelation 19:9
Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”
Acts 21:17–20
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
Romans 3:29–30
Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,

Parallels

Genesis 25:19–28 Malachi 1:1–5

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

Adoption of Gentiles, Predicted Gentiles: Comprehend all Nations Except the Jews Gentiles: Conversion of Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning The Call of God: To Man Is: According to the Purpose of God

Romans 9:24

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