Romans 9:33

31 but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it.

32 Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

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.”

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
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.”
KJV
As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
WEB
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.”
ASV
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.
DARBY
according as it is written, Behold, I place in Zion a stone of stumbling and rock of offence: and he that believes on him shall not be ashamed.
BLB
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 not be put to shame.”
ÅB
som det er skrevet: «Se, jeg legger en snublestein i Sion og en anstøtsklippe; den som tror på ham, skal ikke bli til skamme».
OTB
som Skriften sier:
«Se, jeg legger i Sion en stein som får folk til å snuble
og en klippe som får dem til å falle,
og den som tror på Ham skal aldri bli til skamme.»
B1930
som skrevet er: Se, jeg legger i Sion en snublesten og en anstøtsklippe; den som tror på ham, skal ikke bli til skamme.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 28:16

    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.

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  • Isaiah 8:14–15

    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.

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  • Romans 10:11

    It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

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  • Joel 2:26–27

    You will have plenty to eat, until you are satisfied. You will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you. My people will never again be put to shame.

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  • 1 Peter 2:6–8

    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.”

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  • Psalms 118:22

    The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

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  • Romans 5:5

    And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

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  • Psalms 25:2–3

    in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.

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