Skip to content
Journey Through the Bible

Romans 9:6-13

6 It is not as though God’s word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.

7 Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. On the contrary, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”

8 In other words, it is not the natural children who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham’s offspring.

9 For this was how the promise was stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children had one and the same father, our father Isaac.

11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand:

12 not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”

13 Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”

Cross References for Romans 9:6-13

Isaiah 48:1 - Stubborn Israel “Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel and... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:1

Hebrews 6:17-18 - Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:17-18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:17-18

Numbers 23:19 - God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he... Click to read the verse Numbers 23:19 Click to read the verse Numbers 23:19

Romans 4:11 - And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith whil... Click to read the verse Romans 4:11 Click to read the verse Romans 4:11

Romans 9:4 - the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, t... Click to read the verse Romans 9:4 Click to read the verse Romans 9:4

2 Timothy 2:13 - if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:13 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:13

Matthew 24:35 - Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:35

1 John 2:19 - They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, th... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:19 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:19

John 1:47 - When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there ... Click to read the verse John 1:47 Click to read the verse John 1:47

Romans 2:28-29 - A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. Click to read the verse Romans 2:28-29 Click to read the verse Romans 2:28-29

Galatians 6:16 - Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:16

Romans 11:2 - God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. Don’t you know what the Scripture says in the ... Click to read the verse Romans 11:2 Click to read the verse Romans 11:2

Psalms 77:8 - Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? Click to read the verse Psalms 77:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 77:8

Romans 3:3 - What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? Click to read the verse Romans 3:3 Click to read the verse Romans 3:3

John 10:35 - If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken— Click to read the verse John 10:35 Click to read the verse John 10:35

Romans 11:1-2 - The Remnant of Israel I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite mys... Click to read the verse Romans 11:1-2 Click to read the verse Romans 11:1-2

Isaiah 45:4 - For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:4

Psalms 59:5 - O Lord God Almighty, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy... Click to read the verse Psalms 59:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 59:5

Luke 1:33 - and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.” Click to read the verse Luke 1:33 Click to read the verse Luke 1:33

Revelation 2:9 - I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say ... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:9

Isaiah 55:11 - so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:11

Romans 4:12-16 - And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:12-16 Click to read the verse Romans 4:12-16