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Romans 9:14

JusticeGod's holiness

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

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

What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!

15 For He says to Moses: “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

16 So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!
KJV
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
WEB
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be!
ASV
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
DARBY
What shall we say then? [Is there] unrighteousness with God? Far be the thought.
BLB
What then will we say? [Is there] injustice with God? Never may it be!
ÅB
Hva skal vi da si? Er det urettferdighet hos Gud? Langt ifra!
OTB
Hva skal vi da konkludere? Er det noen urettferdighet hos Gud? Absolutt ikke!
B1930
Hvad skal vi da si? er der vel urettferdighet hos Gud? Langt derifra!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 2 Chronicles 19:7

    And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

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  • Psalms 145:17

    The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.

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  • Deuteronomy 32:4

    He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

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  • Job 34:10–12

    Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

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  • Psalms 92:15

    to proclaim, “The LORD is upright; He is my Rock, and in Him there is no unrighteousness.”

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  • Revelation 16:7

    And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”

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  • Job 8:3

    Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?

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  • Genesis 18:25

    Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”

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