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As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Romans 9:33 — KJV
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Romans 9:33
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
Romans 9:33
Verse 33 of 33
Commentary
Commentary on Romans 9:33
Theological / DevotionalIt is written. The quotation is from Isa. 28:16 and 8:14 but is not identical with the Hebrew or the LXX. Peter applies these two verses to Christ (1 Peter 2:6-8). The prediction brings together the two classes Paul is describing — those to whom Christ is a cause of offense, and those to whom He is the cornerstone of their faith (see Ps. 118:22; Matt. 21:42; Mark 12:10; Luke 20:17; Acts 4:11).
On him. These words are not in the LXX or the Hebrew of Isa. 28:16. Their use here by Paul emphasizes the personal reference to Christ.
Shall not be ashamed. This is the reading of the LXX. The Hebrew reads, “shall not make haste.” However, the Hebrew may be rendered “shall not be confounded.” Understood in this sense the meaning is not essentially different. In either case the emphasis is upon the sure confidence that comes to the one who puts his faith in Christ and presses forward to the mark of God’s high calling.
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