Romans 10:20

And Yeshayah HaNavi is bold as to say: I have been found by those who do not seek Me; I have revealed Myself to those who do not ask for Me. + 10:20 Isa 65:1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.

In Context

19But I say, is it the case that Yisroel has not known? First, Moshe Rabbeinu says: I will provoke you to jealousy by those who are not a nation; by a senseless nation I will make you angry. + 10:19 Dt 32:21

21But concerning Yisroel he says: All the day I stretched out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people. + 10:21 Isa 65:2

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Cross References

Proverbs 28:1The rasha flee when none pursueth; 1 but the tzaddikim are bold as a lion. 1

Isaiah 52:15So yazzeh Goyim rabbim (he [Moshiach] will sprinkle many nations); 1 the melachim (kings) shall shut their mouths because of him; 1 for that which had not been told them 1 shall they see; 1 and of that which they had not heard 1 shall they have binah (understanding).

Isaiah 58:1Cry aloud, restrain not, 1 lift up thy kol (voice) like the shofar, 1 and preach to My people their peysha (transgression, rebellion) 1 and Bais Ya'akov their chattot. 1

Matthew 20:16Thus the Rishonim will be Acharonim, and the Acharonim will be Rishonim. For the invited ones are many, but the nivcharim (chosen ones) are few.

Luke 14:23And the Adon said to the eved, Go out to the rekhovot and along the boundaries and urge them to come in, in order that My Beis may be filled.

Ephesians 6:19And for me also, that to me may be given utterance in opening my mouth in boldness to make known the Sod HaBesuras HaGeulah,

Matthew Henry on Romans 10:13-21

Importance of Preaching the Gospel; Perverseness of Israel. ( a. d. 58.) 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How… Read the whole commentary →

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