Romans 9:32

Translations

Modern

Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

Traditional

Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

Literal

Why? Because it was not by faith, but as by works. They stumbled over the stone of stumbling,

Latin

Quare? Quia non ex fide, sed quasi ex operibus: offenderunt enim in lapidem offensionis,

Original

Greek

English

Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

Notes

Romans 9:32–33

a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense: This phrase means to fail to accept or understand something. In this context, it refers to people who reject or refuse to believe the message about Christ. Instead of trusting him, they turn away because his message challenges what they believe or expect.

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

Paul (Saul) Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Ethnic Hatred God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) The Gift of Prophecy The Limitations of Law The Stone the Builders Rejected

Related verses

1 Corinthians 1:23
…but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,
Luke 7:23
Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”
1 Peter 2:8
…and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.
Luke 2:34
Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
Romans 4:16
Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
Romans 11:11
I ask then, did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Certainly not! However, because of their trespass, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous.
Matthew 13:57
And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
Acts 16:30–34
Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
John 6:27–29
Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”
Romans 10:3
Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.
1 John 5:9–12
Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.
Matthew 19:16–20
Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?”

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Esther Elect, Election Land Letter to the Romans Mystery Offend, Offense Stumbling Block

Topics

Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Justification Before God: Under Law: Man Cannot Attain To Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Offense: The Wicked Take, At: The Righteousness of Faith Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being a Stone of Stumbling to the Jews: Fulfilled Righteousness Imputed: The Jews: Stumble at Righteousness by Faith Righteousness: No Justification by Works of Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Stumbling: Stone of The Law of Moses: The Jews: from Regard To, Rejected Christ Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation

Romans 9:32

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