Romans
“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.”
Romans 9:26
Romans 9:26 (KJV) speaks to child of God, belonging to God, and rejection — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.”
Isaiah 63:16“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
Deuteronomy 7:6“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
Romans 8:14
Common questions
What does Romans 9:26 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 9:26 reads: "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." The verse speaks to child of God, belonging to God, and rejection. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 9 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 9:26 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Romans 9:26 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 9.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 9:26?
Verses that sit beside Romans 9:26 include 1 John 3:1, John 1:12, and Isaiah 63:16. Reading them alongside Romans 9:26 deepens the theme of child of God.
How can I pray with Romans 9:26?
Read Romans 9:26 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.