Romans 9:6

And it is not possible that the word of God has failed; for not all who [are] of Israel are these of Israel;

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:

In Context

5whose [are] the fathers, and of whom [is] the Christ, according to the flesh, who is God over all, blessed for all ages. Amen.

7nor because they are seed of Abraham [are] all children, but, “in Isaac will a seed be called to you”;

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Cross References

Isaiah 55:11So is My word that goes out of My mouth, || It does not return to Me empty, || But has done that which I desired, || And prosperously effected that [for] which I sent it.

John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and He says concerning him, “Behold, truly an Israelite, in whom is no guile”;

Romans 2:28For he is not a Jew who is [so] outwardly, neither [is] circumcision that which is outward in flesh;

Romans 4:12and father of circumcision to those not of circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of faith, that [is] in the uncircumcision of our father Abraham.

Galatians 6:16and as many as walk by this rule—peace on them, and kindness, and on the Israel of God!

Hebrews 6:17in which God, more abundantly willing to show to the heirs of the promise the immutability of His counsel, interposed by an oath,

Matthew Henry on Romans 9:2-6

Paul's Anxiety for the Jews. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, 2 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. 3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: 4 Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises; 5 Whose are the fathers, and of whom as… Read the whole commentary →

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