Romans 9:28

Translations

Modern

For the Lord will carry out His sentence on the earth thoroughly and decisively.”

Traditional

For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.

Literal

For the Lord will execute His word, finishing and accomplishing swiftly upon the earth.”

Latin

Verbum enim consummans, et abbrevians in æquitate: quia verbum breviatum faciet Dominus super terram:

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Greek

English

For the Lord will carry out His sentence on the earth thoroughly and decisively.”

Notes

Romans 9:27–28

only the remnant will be saved: So many Israelites turned away from God that the Old Testament prophets spoke of a faithful group within the larger nation of Israel. This smaller group is often called a remnant (see Isaiah 11:10–16).

The remnant refers to those who remained loyal to God and trusted him. They would receive salvation. The rest of the people faced judgment because they continued to reject God.

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

Isaiah Paul (Saul) Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Ethnic Hatred God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) The Gift of Prophecy

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