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But anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” <a href="/esv/romans/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> as it is written, “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” <a href="/bsb/romans/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” <a href="/blb/romans/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> as it has been written: "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and the one believing on Him will never be put to shame." <a href="/kjv/romans/9.htm">King James Bible</a> As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. <a href="/nkjv/romans/9.htm">New King James Version</a> As it is written: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and rock of offense, And whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” <a href="/nasb_/romans/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> just as it is written: “BEHOLD, I AM LAYING IN ZION A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE, AND THE ONE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE PUT TO SHAME.” <a href="/nasb/romans/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> just as it is written, &#8220BEHOLD, I LAY IN ZION A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE, AND HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/romans/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> just as it is written, “BEHOLD, I LAY IN ZION A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE, AND HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.” <a href="/lsb/romans/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> just as it is written, “BEHOLD, I AM LAYING IN ZION A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE, AND THE ONE WHO BELIEVES UPON HIM WILL NOT BE PUT TO SHAME.” <a href="/amp/romans/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As it is written and forever remains written, “BEHOLD I AM LAYING IN ZION A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE; AND HE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED [in his expectations].” <a href="/csb/romans/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As it is written, Look, I am putting a stone in Zion to stumble over and a rock to trip over, and the one who believes on him will not be put to shame. <a href="/hcsb/romans/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As it is written: Look! I am putting a stone in Zion to stumble over and a rock to trip over, yet the one who believes on Him will not be put to shame. <a href="/asv/romans/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> even as it is written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame. <a href="/cev/romans/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> just as God says in the Scriptures, "Look! I am placing in Zion a stone to make people stumble and fall. But those who have faith in that one will never be disappointed." <a href="/erv/romans/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> even as it is written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame. <a href="/gwt/romans/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As Scripture says, "I am placing a rock in Zion that people trip over, a large rock that people find offensive. Whoever believes in him will not be ashamed." <a href="/gnt/romans/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> that the scripture speaks of: "Look, I place in Zion a stone that will make people stumble, a rock that will make them fall. But whoever believes in him will not be disappointed." <a href="/isv/romans/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> As it is written, "Look! I am placing a stone in Zion over which people will stumble— a large rock that will make them fall— and the one who believes in him will never be ashamed." <a href="/msb/romans/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> as it is written: ?See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.? <a href="/net/romans/9.htm">NET Bible</a> just as it is written, "Look, I am laying in Zion a stone that will cause people to stumble and a rock that will make them fall, yet the one who believes in him will not be put to shame." <a href="/nheb/romans/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> even as it is written, "Look, I am laying in Zion a stumbling stone and a rock to trip over; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." <a href="/wbt/romans/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling-stone, and rock of offense: and whoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. <a href="/wey/romans/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> in agreement with the statement of Scripture, "See, I am placing on Mount Zion a stone for people to stumble at, and a rock for them to trip over, and yet he whose faith rests upon it shall never have reason to feel ashamed." <a href="/web/romans/9.htm">World English Bible</a> even as it is written, “Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and a rock of offense; and no one who believes in him will be disappointed.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> according as it has been written: “Behold, I place in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and everyone who is believing thereon will not be ashamed.” <a href="/blb/romans/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> as it has been written: "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and the one believing on Him will never be put to shame." <a href="/ylt/romans/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> according as it hath been written, 'Lo, I place in Sion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence; and every one who is believing thereon shall not be ashamed.' <a href="/slt/romans/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> As has been written, Behold I set in Zion a stone of stumbling and rock of offence: and every one believing on him shall not be ashamed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> As it is written: Behold I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and a rock of scandal; and whosoever believeth in him shall not be confounded. <a href="/cpdv/romans/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> just as it was written: “Behold, I am placing a stumbling block in Zion, and a rock of scandal. But whoever believes in him shall not be confounded.” <a href="/nabre/romans/9.htm">New American Bible</a> as it is written: “Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion that will make people stumble and a rock that will make them fall, and whoever believes in him shall not be put to shame.” <a href="/nrsvce/romans/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> as it is written, “See, I am laying in Zion a stone that will make people stumble, a rock that will make them fall, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> As it is written, Behold, the prophet I give to Zion becomes a stumblingstone, and rock of offence: but whoever believes on him shall not be ashamed. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> As it is written: “Behold. I have laid down in Zion a stumbling stone and a stone of offense and whoever will believe in him will not be disappointed.” <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> as it is written: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense: and whoever believes on him, shall not be ashamed. <a href="/godbey/romans/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> as has been written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence: and he that believeth on him shall not be ashamed. <a href="/haweis/romans/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> as it is written, ?Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence: and every one that believeth in him shall not be confounded.?<RX 23.8.14><CM> <a href="/mace/romans/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as it is written, "behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling-stone, and a rock of offence: and whosoever believeth in him, shall not be ashamed." <a href="/wey/romans/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> in agreement with the statement of Scripture, "See, I am placing on Mount Zion a stone for people to stumble at, and a rock for them to trip over, and yet he whose faith rests upon it shall never have reason to feel ashamed." <a href="/worrell/romans/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> as it has been written, "Behold, I lay in Zion a Stone of stumbling, and a Rock of offense; and he that believes on Him shall not be put to shame." <a href="/worsley/romans/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> as it is written, "Behold I lay in Sion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence:" and again, "Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed." <a href="/parallel/romans/9-33.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=2460" 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/9.htm">Israel's Unbelief</a> …32Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, 33<a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: gegraptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">it is written:</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“See,</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: tithēmi (V-PIA-1S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">I lay</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4622.htm" title="4622: Siōn (N-DFS) -- Zion, the hill; used for Jerusalem or heaven. Of Hebrew origin; Sion, a hill of Jerusalem; figuratively, the Church.">Zion</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithon (N-AMS) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">a stone</a> <a href="/greek/4348.htm" title="4348: proskommatos (N-GNS) -- A stumbling-block, an occasion for falling, a moral embarrassment. From proskopto; a stub, i.e. occasion of apostasy.">of stumbling</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4073.htm" title="4073: petran (N-AFS) -- A rock, ledge, cliff, cave, stony ground. Feminine of the same as Petros; a rock.">a rock</a> <a href="/greek/4625.htm" title="4625: skandalou (N-GNS) -- A snare, stumbling-block, cause for error. Scandal; probably from a derivative of kampto; a trap-stick, i.e. Snare.">of offense;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the one who</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believes</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2617.htm" title="2617: kataischynthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- From kata and aischunomai; to shame down, i.e. Disgrace or put to the blush.">will never be put to shame.”</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/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6-8</a> For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” / To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” / and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed. <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14</a> And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a> The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-23.htm">1 Corinthians 1:23</a> but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Luke 20:17</a> But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’? <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11</a> This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ <a href="/matthew/11-6.htm">Matthew 11:6</a> Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.” <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a> For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4-5</a> As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Daniel 2:34-35</a> As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. / Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. <a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Zechariah 10:4</a> The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling stone and rock of offense: and whoever believes on him shall not be ashamed.Behold.<a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a> The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.<a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14,15</a> And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem… <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.and whosoever.<a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Romans 5:5</a> And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.<a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Romans 10:11</a> For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.<a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2,3,20</a> O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me… ashamed.<a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a> Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/7-16.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/romans/6-21.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Believes</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Believeth</a> <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Disappointed</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/romans/9-15.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/romans/9-18.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/acts/23-24.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Offence</a> <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Offense</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Placing</a> <a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/8-39.htm">Rests</a> <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/romans/9-21.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/romans/2-29.htm">Sion</a> <a href="/romans/3-8.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Stumble</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Stumbling</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Stumblingstone</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Stumbling-Stone</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Trip</a> <a href="/romans/9-13.htm">Written</a> <a href="/john/12-15.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/11-27.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/romans/10-4.htm">Believes</a> <a href="/romans/10-4.htm">Believeth</a> <a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Disappointed</a> <a href="/romans/10-4.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Offence</a> <a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Offense</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">Placing</a> <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-10.htm">Rests</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-4.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Sion</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-18.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/romans/11-9.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Stumble</a> <a href="/romans/11-9.htm">Stumbling</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Stumblingstone</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Stumbling-Stone</a> <a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Trip</a> <a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Written</a> <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 9</div>1. <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Paul is sorry for the Jews.</a> 7. <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">All of Abraham not of the promise.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/9-18.htm">God's sovereignty.</a> 25. <a href="/romans/9-25.htm">The calling of the Gentiles and rejecting of the Jews, foretold.</a> 32. <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">The cause of their stumbling.</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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It underscores the authority of Scripture and Paul's reliance on it to validate his teachings. The phrase often introduces a fulfillment of prophecy or a theological point grounded in the Jewish tradition.“See, I lay in Zion Zion refers to Jerusalem, the city of David, and by extension, the people of Israel. It is a central location in biblical prophecy and history, symbolizing God's chosen place for His presence and the center of His redemptive work. The laying of a stone in Zion signifies God's sovereign action in establishing a foundation for His people.a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; This imagery is drawn from <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14</a> and <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a>. The stone represents Jesus Christ, whose coming was a fulfillment of prophecy. For those who reject Him, He becomes a stumbling block, causing them to fall due to unbelief. This reflects the division Christ brings, as He is both the cornerstone of faith for believers and a point of contention for those who do not accept Him.and the one who believes in Him Faith in Jesus is the central tenet of Christian doctrine. Belief in Him is not merely intellectual assent but involves trust and reliance on His redemptive work. This phrase emphasizes the personal nature of faith and the necessity of individual response to the gospel.will never be put to shame.” This assurance is rooted in the promise of salvation and eternal security for believers. It echoes the confidence found in <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a>, where those who trust in God's provision will not be disappointed. The concept of not being put to shame is tied to the honor and vindication believers receive through Christ, contrasting with the disgrace of those who reject Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a> A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the city of God, and by extension, the people of God. It is a central place in biblical prophecy and theology. 2. <a href="/topical/s/stone_of_stumbling.htm">Stone of Stumbling</a> This refers to Jesus Christ, who is both a cornerstone for believers and a stumbling block for those who reject Him. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rock_of_offense.htm">Rock of Offense</a> Another reference to Jesus, emphasizing that His message and person can be a source of offense to those who do not believe. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, who is addressing the tension between Jewish and Gentile believers in the early church. 5. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah_the_prophet.htm">Isaiah the Prophet</a> The original source of the prophecy quoted by Paul, found in <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14 and 28</a>:16, which speaks of the Messiah as both a foundation and a stumbling block.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dual_nature_of_christ.htm">The Dual Nature of Christ</a> Jesus is both a cornerstone and a stumbling block. For believers, He is the foundation of faith; for non-believers, He is a challenge to their unbelief. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_assurance.htm">Faith and Assurance</a> Belief in Christ assures us that we will never be put to shame. This is a promise of eternal security and vindication. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prophecy.htm">The Importance of Prophecy</a> Understanding Old Testament prophecies enriches our comprehension of the New Testament and God's redemptive plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_offense_of_the_gospel.htm">The Offense of the Gospel</a> The message of Christ can be offensive to those who are self-reliant or who reject divine authority. We must be prepared for opposition. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_a_witness.htm">Living as a Witness</a> As believers, we are called to live in a way that reflects Christ as our cornerstone, demonstrating His love and truth to others.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) Behold, I lay in Sion.--A free combination of <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm" title="Therefore thus said the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believes shall not make haste.">Isaiah 28:16</a>--"Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone; . . . he that believeth shall not make haste"--and <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm" title="And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.">Isaiah 8:14</a>, "And He shall be . . . for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel." In the first of these passages the prophet refers to the foundation-stone of the Temple as a symbol of the divine faithfulness; in the second to God Himself. St. Paul, like the Jewish Rabbis, applied both passages to the Messiah; not wrongly, for they foretold the triumph of the theocracy which was fulfilled in the Messiah. The same two quotations appear in <a href="/context/1_peter/2-6.htm" title="Why also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on him shall not be confounded.">1Peter 2:6-7</a>, and with similar variation from the LXX., but they are there kept distinct.Shall not be ashamed.--So, too, the LXX. The Hebrew is, "Shall not make haste." <a href="/commentaries/romans/9-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. it is written: γέγραπται (gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. “See, Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! I lay τίθημι (tithēmi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Zion Σιὼν (Siōn) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4622.htm">Strong's 4622: </a> Zion, the hill; used for Jerusalem or heaven. Of Hebrew origin; Sion, a hill of Jerusalem; figuratively, the Church. a stone λίθον (lithon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. of stumbling, προσκόμματος (proskommatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4348.htm">Strong's 4348: </a> A stumbling-block, an occasion for falling, a moral embarrassment. From proskopto; a stub, i.e. occasion of apostasy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a rock πέτραν (petran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4073.htm">Strong's 4073: </a> A rock, ledge, cliff, cave, stony ground. Feminine of the same as Petros; a rock. of offense; σκανδάλου (skandalou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4625.htm">Strong's 4625: </a> A snare, stumbling-block, cause for error. Scandal; probably from a derivative of kampto; a trap-stick, i.e. Snare. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. believes πιστεύων (pisteuōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. will never be put to shame.” καταισχυνθήσεται (kataischynthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> From kata and aischunomai; to shame down, i.e. Disgrace or put to the blush. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">NT Letters: Romans 9:33 Even as it is written Behold (Rom. 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