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href="/bsb/romans/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/romans/10.htm">New International Version</a> But concerning Israel he says, &#8220All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/romans/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> But regarding Israel, God said, “All day long I opened my arms to them, but they were disobedient and rebellious.” <a href="/esv/romans/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> But of Israel he says, “All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.” <a href="/bsb/romans/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.” <a href="/blb/romans/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But as for Israel he says: "All the day I have stretched out My hands to a disobeying and contradicting people." <a href="/kjv/romans/10.htm">King James Bible</a> But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. <a href="/nkjv/romans/10.htm">New King James Version</a> But to Israel he says: “All day long I have stretched out My hands To a disobedient and contrary people.” <a href="/nasb_/romans/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But as for Israel, He says, “I HAVE SPREAD OUT MY HANDS ALL DAY LONG TO A DISOBEDIENT AND OBSTINATE PEOPLE.” <a href="/nasb/romans/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> But as for Israel He says, &#8220ALL THE DAY LONG I HAVE STRETCHED OUT MY HANDS TO A DISOBEDIENT AND OBSTINATE PEOPLE.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/romans/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But as for Israel He says, “ALL THE DAY LONG I HAVE STRETCHED OUT MY HANDS TO A DISOBEDIENT AND OBSTINATE PEOPLE.” <a href="/lsb/romans/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But as for Israel He says, “ALL DAY LONG I HAVE STRETCHED OUT MY HANDS TO A DISOBEDIENT AND OBSTINATE PEOPLE.” <a href="/amp/romans/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But of Israel he says, “ALL DAY LONG I HAVE STRETCHED OUT MY HANDS [in compassion] TO A DISOBEDIENT AND OBSTINATE PEOPLE.” <a href="/csb/romans/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But to Israel he says, All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and defiant people. <a href="/hcsb/romans/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But to Israel he says: All day long I have spread out My hands to a disobedient and defiant people. <a href="/asv/romans/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> But as to Israel he saith, All the day long did I spread out my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. <a href="/cev/romans/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And Isaiah said about the people of Israel, "All day long the Lord has reached out to people who are stubborn and refuse to obey." <a href="/erv/romans/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> But as to Israel he saith, All the day long did I spread out my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. <a href="/gwt/romans/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Isaiah said about Israel, "All day long I have stretched out my hands to disobedient and rebellious people." <a href="/gnt/romans/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> But concerning Israel he says, "All day long I held out my hands to welcome a disobedient and rebellious people." <a href="/isv/romans/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> But about Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and rebellious people." <a href="/msb/romans/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But as for Israel he says: ?All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.? <a href="/net/romans/10.htm">NET Bible</a> But about Israel he says, "All day long I held out my hands to this disobedient and stubborn people!" <a href="/nheb/romans/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But as to Israel he says, "All day long I have stretched out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people." <a href="/wbt/romans/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands to a disobedient and gainsaying people. <a href="/wey/romans/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> While as to Israel he says, "All day long I have stretched out My arms to a self-willed and fault-finding people." <a href="/web/romans/10.htm">World English Bible</a> But about Israel he says, “All day long I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and to Israel He says, “All the day I stretched out My hands to a people unbelieving and contradicting.” <a href="/blb/romans/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But as for Israel he says: "All the day I have stretched out My hands to a disobeying and contradicting people." <a href="/ylt/romans/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and unto Israel He saith, 'All the day I did stretch out My hands unto a people unbelieving and gainsaying.' <a href="/slt/romans/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to Israel he says, The whole day have I unfolded my hands to an unbelieving and contradicting people.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But to Israel he saith: All the day long have I spread my hands to a people that believeth not, and contradicteth me. <a href="/cpdv/romans/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then to Israel he says: “All day long I have stretched out my hands to a people who do not believe and who contradict me.” <a href="/nabre/romans/10.htm">New American Bible</a> But regarding Israel he says, “All day long I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contentious people.” <a href="/nrsvce/romans/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But of Israel he says, “All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But to Israel he said, All the day long I have stretched out my hands to a quarrelsome and disobedient people. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But to Israel he said, “I reached my hands out all day to a contentious and disobedient people.” <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But with respect to Israel, he says: All day long have I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contradicting people. <a href="/godbey/romans/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But to Israel he says, All day long have I reached forth my hands to a gainsaying and disobedient people. <a href="/haweis/romans/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But unto Israel he saith, ?All the day long have I stretched out my hands unto a people disobedient and contradicting.?<CM> <a href="/mace/romans/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and to Israel he says, "all day long I have stretched forth my hands to an incredulous and rebellious people." <a href="/wey/romans/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> While as to Israel he says, "All day long I have stretched out My arms to a self-willed and fault-finding people." <a href="/worrell/romans/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But in respect to Israel He saith, "All the day long did I spread out My hand to a disobedient and gain-saying people." <a href="/worsley/romans/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and saith to Israel, "All the day long have I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and gainsaying people." <a href="/parallel/romans/10-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2651" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/10.htm">The Word Brings Salvation</a> …20And Isaiah boldly says: “I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.” 21<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: Pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">as for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">Israel</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">he says:</a> <a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: Holēn (Adj-AFS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">“All</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeran (N-AFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day long</a> <a href="/greek/1600.htm" title="1600: exepetasa (V-AIA-1S) -- To spread (stretch) out, expand, extend. From ek and a form of petomai; to fly out, i.e. to extend.">I have held out</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiras (N-AFP) -- A hand. ">hands</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/544.htm" title="544: apeithounta (V-PPA-AMS) -- To disobey, rebel, be disloyal, refuse conformity. From apeithes; to disbelieve.">a disobedient</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/483.htm" title="483: antilegonta (V-PPA-AMS) -- To speak or say in opposition, contradict (oppose, resist). From anti and lego; to dispute, refuse.">obstinate</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people.”</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/65-2.htm">Isaiah 65:2</a> All day long I have held out My hands to an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path, who follow their own imaginations, <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Acts 7:51</a> You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. <a href="/isaiah/30-9.htm">Isaiah 30:9</a> These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. <a href="/jeremiah/7-25.htm">Jeremiah 7:25-26</a> From the day your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent you all My servants the prophets again and again. / Yet they would not listen to Me or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and did more evil than their fathers. <a href="/hosea/11-2.htm">Hosea 11:2</a> But the more I called Israel, the farther they departed from Me. They sacrificed to the Baals and burned incense to carved images. <a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24-25</a> Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, <a href="/john/5-40.htm">John 5:40</a> yet you refuse to come to Me to have life. <a href="/matthew/21-32.htm">Matthew 21:32</a> For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. <a href="/isaiah/1-2.htm">Isaiah 1:2-4</a> Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. / The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” / Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. <a href="/ezekiel/2-3.htm">Ezekiel 2:3-5</a> “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">2 Chronicles 36:15-16</a> Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. <a href="/jeremiah/25-4.htm">Jeremiah 25:4-7</a> And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. / Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ ... <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Nehemiah 9:26</a> But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But to Israel he said, All day long I have stretched forth my hands to a disobedient and gainsaying people.All day long.<a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24</a> Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;<a href="/isaiah/65-2.htm">Isaiah 65:2-5</a> I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts; … <a href="/jeremiah/25-4.htm">Jeremiah 25:4</a> And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending them; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear.a disobedient.<a href="/deuteronomy/9-13.htm">Deuteronomy 9:13</a> Furthermore the LORD spake unto me, saying, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:<a href="/deuteronomy/31-27.htm">Deuteronomy 31:27</a> For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death?<a href="/1_samuel/8-7.htm">1 Samuel 8:7,8</a> And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/romans/9-20.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Disobedient</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-13.htm">Disobeying</a> <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Gainsaying</a> <a href="/acts/28-19.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/romans/7-6.htm">Held</a> <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Obstinate</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Opposing</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Self-Willed</a> <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Stretch</a> <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/romans/10-3.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/romans/11-30.htm">Disobedient</a> <a href="/numbers/14-41.htm">Disobeying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Gainsaying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Held</a> <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/titus/3-3.htm">Obstinate</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Opposing</a> <a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Self-Willed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-14.htm">Stretch</a> <a href="/genesis/10-30.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-31.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 10</div>1. <a href="/romans/10-1.htm">The difference between the righteousness of the law, and that of faith;</a> 11. <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">all who believe, both Jew and Gentile, shall not be shamed;</a> 18. <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">and that the Gentiles shall receive the word and believe.</a> 19. <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Israel was not ignorant of these things.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of <a href="/romans/10.htm">Romans 10</a>, Paul is addressing the issue of Israel's unbelief despite the clear revelation of God through the Law and the Prophets. Historically, Israel was chosen as God's covenant people, tasked with being a light to the nations (<a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a>). However, their repeated disobedience and rejection of God's messengers are well-documented throughout the Old Testament (e.g., <a href="/jeremiah/7-25.htm">Jeremiah 7:25-26</a>).“All day long I have held out My hands This imagery of God holding out His hands signifies a continuous and patient offer of grace and reconciliation. It reflects God's enduring patience and desire for Israel to return to Him, reminiscent of the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son (<a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a>). The phrase "all day long" suggests an ongoing, persistent effort by God to reach out to His people, emphasizing His longsuffering nature (<a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a>).to a disobedient and obstinate people.” The description of Israel as "disobedient and obstinate" underscores their persistent rebellion and stubbornness. This characterization is consistent with the historical accounts of Israel's repeated idolatry and rejection of God's commands (e.g., <a href="/exodus/32-9.htm">Exodus 32:9</a>, <a href="/deuteronomy/9-6.htm">Deuteronomy 9:6</a>). The prophets frequently called out Israel's hard-heartedness, urging repentance (<a href="/isaiah/65-2.htm">Isaiah 65:2</a>, <a href="/ezekiel/2-4.htm">Ezekiel 2:4</a>). This phrase also foreshadows the broader theme of human rebellion against God, which is ultimately addressed through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who fulfills the Law and the Prophets (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God to be His people, through whom He intended to reveal Himself to the world. In this context, Israel represents those who have rejected the message of the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The speaker in this verse, expressing His continuous offer of grace and relationship to Israel despite their disobedience. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Romans, addressing both Jewish and Gentile believers about the righteousness that comes from faith. 4. <a href="/topical/d/disobedient_and_obstinate_people.htm">Disobedient and Obstinate People</a> Refers to the Israelites who have rejected God's message and His messengers, despite His persistent outreach. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_gospel.htm">The Gospel</a> The good news of Jesus Christ, which Paul is emphasizing as the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel and the means of salvation for all who believe.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_persistent_grace.htm">God's Persistent Grace</a> God continually reaches out to humanity, offering His grace and love even when we are disobedient. His patience is a model for how we should persist in love and prayer for those who have not yet accepted the Gospel. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_hard-heartedness.htm">The Danger of Hard-heartedness</a> The description of Israel as "disobedient and obstinate" serves as a warning against hard-heartedness. We must remain open to God's voice and responsive to His call. <a href="/topical/t/the_universal_offer_of_salvation.htm">The Universal Offer of Salvation</a> While this verse specifically addresses Israel, it underscores the universal nature of God's offer of salvation. No one is beyond the reach of God's grace, and His hands are extended to all. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_in_evangelism.htm">The Role of the Church in Evangelism</a> Just as God holds out His hands to a disobedient people, the Church is called to reach out to the lost, sharing the Gospel with patience and perseverance. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_our_own_response_to_god.htm">Reflecting on Our Own Response to God</a> This verse invites us to examine our own hearts. Are we responding to God's call with obedience, or are we resisting His will in certain areas of our lives?<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 10</a> <a href="/q/why_do_some_regions_resist_christianity.htm">Why do missionary efforts fail in some regions if Christianity is the true religion?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_'beginning_of_sorrows'.htm">Why did God abandon them?</a> <a href="/q/does_history_show_foreigners_more_receptive.htm">In Ezekiel 3:6-7, why would God say foreign nations would be more receptive than Israel--does historical evidence support this claim?</a> <a href="/q/why_harden_pharaoh's_heart_if_free_will.htm">If God created humans with free will, why does He harden Pharaoh's heart (Exodus 9:12)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) To Israel.--With regard to Israel.He saith.--Isaiah, speaking as the mouthpiece of God.All day long.--This quotation is from the next verse to the preceding, and there is no such distinction in the persons to whom it is addressed as the Apostle here draws.Gainsaying.--A people which refused the proffered salvation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - But to Israel he saith, All day long I stretched out my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. (<a href="/isaiah/65-2.htm">Isaiah 65:2</a>). Tholuck remarks, "If from this passage we once more look back upon the tenth and ninth chapters, it is manifest how little Paul ever designed to revert to a decretun, absolutum, but meant to cast all blame upon the want of will in men, resisting the gracious will of God. <a href="/commentaries/romans/10-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. as for Πρὸς (Pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Israel Ἰσραὴλ (Israēl) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. he says: λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “All Ὅλην (Holēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. day long ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. I have held out ἐξεπέτασα (exepetasa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1600.htm">Strong's 1600: </a> To spread (stretch) out, expand, extend. From ek and a form of petomai; to fly out, i.e. to extend. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. hands χεῖράς (cheiras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [a] disobedient ἀπειθοῦντα (apeithounta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_544.htm">Strong's 544: </a> To disobey, rebel, be disloyal, refuse conformity. From apeithes; to disbelieve. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. obstinate ἀντιλέγοντα (antilegonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_483.htm">Strong's 483: </a> To speak or say in opposition, contradict (oppose, resist). From anti and lego; to dispute, refuse. people.” λαὸν (laon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/10-21.htm">Romans 10:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">NT Letters: Romans 10:21 But as to Israel he says All (Rom. 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