Romans 9:10
“And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;”
Romans 9:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And not only she. But when Rebecca also had conceived at once, of Isaac our father.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And not only so; but Rebecca also having conceived by one, even by our father Isaac--
- DARBYDarby
- And not only that, but Rebecca having conceived by one, Isaac our father,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Not only so, but Rebecca also conceived by one, by our father Isaac.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And not only so, but also Rebecca, having conceived by one ; Isaac our father ;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And not only that, but when Rebecca had conceived children by our father Isaac,
Context: Romans 9
8That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
9For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.
10And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
12It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
About Romans 9: God's Sovereignty and Election
Paul teaches that God's choice of some people for salvation is based on His own purpose and grace.
Commentary
Romans 9 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the sovereignty of God and His plan for salvation. Paul begins by expressing his deep sorrow for his fellow Jews who have not accepted Jesus as the Messiah. He acknowledges that God has chosen to save some and not others, and that this is part of His divine plan. Paul then goes on to explain that God's choice is based on His mercy and grace, not on any merit of the chosen. He also explains that God's choice is not based on any works of the chosen, but rather on His own purpose and will.