Romans 9:26

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And it shall come to pass, [that] in the place where it was said unto them, Ye [are] not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and in the very place where they were told,
‘You are not my people,’
there they will be called sons of the living God!”

Berean Standard Bible:

and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”

American Standard Version:

And it shall be, thatin the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, There shall they be called sons of the living God.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} it shall come to pass^{G2071}, that in^{G1722} the place^{G5117} where^{{G3757}{G3739}} it was said^{G4483} unto them^{G846}, Ye^{G5210} are not^{G3756} my^{G3450} people^{G2992}; there^{G1563} shall they be called^{G2564} the children^{G5207} of the living^{G2198} God^{G2316}.

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Commentary for Romans 9:26

Romans 9:26 is a verse that draws from the Old Testament prophecy found in Hosea 1:10 and 2:23. The Apostle Paul, the author of Romans, is writing to the early Christian church in Rome, primarily composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers. In this epistle, Paul addresses the question of how God's promises to Israel relate to the newly formed Christian community, which includes non-Jews.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the division between Israel and the northern kingdom of Judah, which led to a period of apostasy and idolatry. The prophet Hosea had foretold a time when the people of Israel, who were rejected and deemed "not my people" by God due to their disobedience, would be restored and recognized as "the children of the living God." This prophecy spoke of a future reconciliation and the expansion of God's covenant to include not only the ethnic children of Israel but also the Gentiles.

In Romans 9, Paul applies this prophecy to the situation of his time, emphasizing that God's plan of salvation extends beyond ethnic boundaries. He explains that only a remnant of Israel will be saved, and this remnant includes both Jews and Gentiles who have faith in Jesus Christ. The verse underscores the themes of divine mercy, the sovereignty of God in election, and the inclusion of the Gentiles into God's family. It reflects the New Testament message that through Christ, all who believe—regardless of their ethnic background—are brought into a relationship with God and are considered His people. This is a profound message of hope and inclusivity, affirming that God's promises are fulfilled in the new covenant established through Jesus.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2071
   There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔσομαι
   Transliteration: ésomai
   Pronunciation: es'-om-ahee
   Description: future of εἰμί; will be:--shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5117
   There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τόπος
   Transliteration: tópos
   Pronunciation: top'-os
   Description: apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas χώρα is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard:--coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3757
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὗ
   Transliteration: hoû
   Pronunciation: hoo
   Description: genitive case of ὅς as adverb; at which place, i.e. where:--where(-in), whither(-soever).
   
6. Strong's Number: G3739
   There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅς
   Transliteration: hós
   Pronunciation: ho
   Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4483
   There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ῥέω
   Transliteration: rhéō
   Pronunciation: er-eh'-o
   Description: ἔπωperhaps akin (or identical) with ῥέω (through the idea of pouring forth); to utter, i.e. speak or say:--command, make, say, speak (of). Compare λέγω.
   
8. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5210
   There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμεῖς
   Transliteration: hymeîs
   Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
   Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
    
11. Strong's Number: G3450
    There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοῦ
    Transliteration: moû
    Pronunciation: moo
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2992
    There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαός
    Transliteration: laós
    Pronunciation: lah-os'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a people (in general; thus differing from δῆμος, which denotes one's own populace):--people.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1563
    There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκεῖ
    Transliteration: ekeî
    Pronunciation: ek-i'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).
    
14. Strong's Number: G2564
    There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καλέω
    Transliteration: kaléō
    Pronunciation: kal-eh'-o
    Description: akin to the base of κελεύω; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):--bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
    
15. Strong's Number: G5207
    There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: υἱός
    Transliteration: huiós
    Pronunciation: hwee-os'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.
    
16. Strong's Number: G2198
    There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζάω
    Transliteration: záō
    Pronunciation: dzah'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively):--life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
    
17. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).