New International VersionOr is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
New Living TranslationAfter all, is God the God of the Jews only? Isn’t he also the God of the Gentiles? Of course he is.
English Standard VersionOr is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,
Berean Standard BibleIs God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
Berean Literal BibleOr is He the God of Jews only, not also of Gentiles? Yes, also of Gentiles,
King James BibleIs he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
New King James VersionOr is He the God of the Jews only? Is He not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also,
New American Standard BibleOr is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,
NASB 1995Or is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,
NASB 1977Or is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,
Legacy Standard BibleOr is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,
Amplified BibleOr is God the God of Jews only? Is He not also the God of Gentiles [who were not given the Law]? Yes, of Gentiles also,
Christian Standard BibleOr is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
Holman Christian Standard BibleOr is God for Jews only? Is He not also for Gentiles? Yes, for Gentiles too,
American Standard VersionOr is God the God of Jews only? is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yea, of Gentiles also:
Contemporary English VersionDoes God belong only to the Jews? Isn't he also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, he is!
English Revised VersionOr is God the God of Jews only? is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yea, of Gentiles also:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIs God only the God of the Jews? Isn't he also the God of people who are not Jewish? Certainly, he is,
Good News TranslationOr is God the God of the Jews only? Is he not the God of the Gentiles also? Of course he is.
International Standard VersionIs God the God of the Jews only? Is he not the God of the gentiles, too? Yes, of the gentiles, too,
NET BibleOr is God the God of the Jews only? Is he not the God of the Gentiles too? Yes, of the Gentiles too!
New Heart English BibleOr is God for Jews only? Is he not the God of the non-Jews also? Yes, of the non-Jews also,
Webster's Bible TranslationIs he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
Weymouth New TestamentIs God simply the God of the Jews, and not of the Gentiles also? He is certainly the God of the Gentiles also, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIs God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
World English BibleOr is God the God of Jews only? Isn’t he the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[Is He] only the God of Jews, and not also of nations?
Berean Literal BibleOr is He the God of Jews only, not also of Gentiles? Yes, also of Gentiles,
Young's Literal Translation The God of Jews only is He, and not also of nations?
Smith's Literal TranslationOr only the God of the Jews? and not also of the nations? Yes, also of the nations: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIs he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also.
Catholic Public Domain VersionIs God of the Jews only and not also of the Gentiles? On the contrary, of the Gentiles also.
New American BibleDoes God belong to Jews alone? Does he not belong to Gentiles, too? Yes, also to Gentiles,
New Revised Standard VersionOr is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhy? Is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also God of the Gentiles? Yes, he is God of the Gentiles also;
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishIs he The God of the Jews only? Is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIs he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
Godbey New TestamentWhether is he the God of the Jews only? is He not also the God of the Gentiles? Yea, also of the Gentiles:
Haweis New TestamentIs he the God of the Jews only, and is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, verily, of the Gentiles also:
Mace New Testamentis God the God of the Jews only, and not of the Gentiles? surely he is of the Gentiles too;
Weymouth New TestamentIs God simply the God of the Jews, and not of the Gentiles also? He is certainly the God of the Gentiles also,
Worrell New TestamentOr is He the God of Jews only? Is He not of gentiles also! Yes, of gentiles also;
Worsley New Testamentor is He the God of the Jews only, and not also of the Gentiles?
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Righteousness through Faith… 28For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law. 29Is God theGodof Jewsonly?Is He notthe God of Gentilestoo?Yes,of Gentilestoo,30since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.…
Cross References Galatians 3:28There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Acts 10:34-35Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.
Ephesians 2:11-18Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)— / remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. ...
Colossians 3:11Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.
1 Corinthians 12:13For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.
John 10:16I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.
Acts 15:7-9After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.
Galatians 2:8-9For the One who was at work in Peter’s apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles. / And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Revelation 7:9After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.
Isaiah 49:6He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Genesis 12:3I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
Isaiah 56:6-7And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”
Psalm 22:27All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.
Genesis 22:18And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
Treasury of Scripture Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Romans 9:24-26 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? … Romans 11:12,13 Now if the fall of thembe the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness? … Jump to Previous GentilesJewsNationsSimplyWayJump to Next GentilesJewsNationsSimplyWayRomans 3 1.The Jews prerogative;3.which they have not lost;9.howbeit the law convinces them also of sin;20.therefore no one is justified by the law;28.but all, without difference, by faith, only;31.and yet the law is not abolished.Is God the God of Jews only?This phrase challenges the prevailing Jewish belief of the time that God was exclusively their deity. Historically, the Jews were chosen as God's people, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 with the call of Abraham. This exclusivity was reinforced by the Law given to Moses and the covenantal relationship established at Sinai. However, the prophets, such as Isaiah ( Isaiah 49:6), hinted at a broader plan for the nations. The question posed by Paul here is rhetorical, emphasizing the universality of God's sovereignty and His plan for all humanity. Is He not the God of Gentiles too?
This phrase underscores the inclusive nature of God's salvation plan. The term "Gentiles" refers to all non-Jewish people. In the New Testament context, this was a radical idea, as Jews and Gentiles were often at odds culturally and religiously. The early church struggled with this concept, as seen inActs 15 during the Jerusalem Council. Paul's mission to the Gentiles, as described inActs 9:15, was a fulfillment of God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham's seed (Genesis 22:18). This inclusion of Gentiles is a key theme in Paul's letters, emphasizing that faith, not ethnicity, is the basis for belonging to God's people. Yes, of Gentiles too,
Paul affirms the truth that God is indeed the God of the Gentiles as well. This affirmation is consistent with the teachings of Jesus, who ministered to Gentiles (e.g., the Samaritan woman inJohn 4 and the Roman centurion inMatthew 8:5-13). Theologically, this statement reflects the breaking down of the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles, as described inEphesians 2:14-16. It highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those inIsaiah 42:6 and 49:6, which speak of the Messiah as a light to the nations. This universality is a cornerstone of the gospel message, emphasizing that salvation through Jesus Christ is available to all who believe, regardless of their ethnic background. Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a Jewish Pharisee who converted to Christianity and became a leading figure in spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. 2. JewsThe descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were given the Law and the covenants by God. They are often seen as God's chosen people in the Old Testament. 3. GentilesNon-Jewish people. In the context of the New Testament, Gentiles were often seen as outsiders to the Jewish faith and traditions. 4. RomeThe city to which Paul wrote the letter, a diverse metropolis with both Jewish and Gentile Christians. 5. The Early ChurchThe community of believers in Jesus Christ, which included both Jews and Gentiles, often facing challenges of unity and understanding of the Gospel. Teaching Points God's Universal SovereigntyGod is not limited to one ethnic group or nation. His sovereignty extends to all people, demonstrating His universal love and authority. Unity in ChristThe Gospel breaks down barriers between Jews and Gentiles, calling for unity among believers. This unity is a testament to the transformative power of Christ. The Inclusivity of the GospelThe message of salvation is for everyone, regardless of background or ethnicity. This calls Christians to share the Gospel with all people. Breaking Down PrejudicesBelievers are encouraged to examine and dismantle any prejudices or biases they may hold, recognizing that all are equal before God. Living as One BodyThe church is called to live as one body in Christ, celebrating diversity while maintaining unity in faith and purpose. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Romans 3:29?
2.How does Romans 3:29 affirm God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples?
3.What does Romans 3:29 reveal about God's impartiality towards Jews and Gentiles?
4.How can Romans 3:29 guide our approach to evangelism across cultural boundaries?
5.In what ways does Romans 3:29 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19?
6.How should Romans 3:29 influence our understanding of unity within the church?
7.Does Romans 3:29 imply God is for all people, not just Jews?
8.How does Romans 3:29 challenge the idea of religious exclusivity?
9.What historical context influenced Paul's message in Romans 3:29?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 3?
11.What does "heathen" mean?
12.What are the beliefs of Black Hebrew Israelites?
13.What is the significance of Three Kings Day?
14.In Matthew 13:10–11, Jesus says He speaks in parables so only certain people will understand; what does this imply about God’s fairness and inclusivity?What Does Romans 3:29 Mean Is God the God of Jews only?• Paul begins with a question that reminds readers of Israel’s unique history with the LORD (Psalm 147:19-20;Deuteronomy 7:6). • Scripture records God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the giving of the Law, and the temple worship (Genesis 12:1-3;Romans 9:4-5). • Yet even in those covenants, God hinted at a wider purpose—“in you all the families of the earth will be blessed” (Genesis 12:3). • The question exposes a common first-century assumption: that God’s saving concern stopped at Israel’s borders. Paul challenges that mindset head-on (Romans 1:16;Amos 3:2).
Is He not the God of Gentiles too?• Because God is Creator of every nation (Genesis 1:27;Acts 17:26), His sovereignty cannot be confined to one ethnic group. • The Old Testament repeatedly shows His interest in the nations—Nineveh’s repentance (Jonah 3:5), Ruth the Moabitess welcomed into Israel (Ruth 1:16), and prophetic calls for “all the ends of the earth” to look to Him for salvation (Isaiah 45:22). • Paul’s earlier argument that “all have sinned” (Romans 3:9, 23) makes a universal Savior necessary; the Gentiles need Him just as surely as the Jews. • By raising this second question, Paul draws a straight line from God’s universal authority to His universal offer of grace.
Yes, of Gentiles too• Paul answers his own questions with an emphatic “Yes,” affirming that the same God who chose Israel also claims every nation. •Romans 3:30 continues the thought: “There is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.” • Key implications: – One gospel for all (Galatians 3:28;Ephesians 2:14-16). – One pathway—faith in Jesus Christ, not works of the Law (Romans 3:22;Acts 15:11). – One family of believers, called to take the message everywhere (Matthew 28:19;Revelation 7:9-10). • The verse demolishes ethnic or religious exclusivism: the God of Abraham is equally the God of every tribe, tongue, and nation.
summaryRomans 3:29 declares that the one true God is not limited to Israel but is Lord and Savior of every people group. While honoring His covenant with the Jews, He extends justification by faith to Gentiles, proving that His redemptive plan has always been universal. (29) Is he not also.--Insert "or." "Or are we to suppose that God is the God of (literally, belongs to) the Jews only?"--taking up the point in the last verse, that any man, simply qua man, and without regard to distinction of race, was capable of justification. Verse 29. - Is God the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also. This verse is in support of the doctrine, already asserted, and pervading the Epistle, of justification through Christ being for all mankind alike without distinction or partiality; and it comes in here in pursuance of the thought of the preceding verse. In it justification was said to be by faith, and apart from works of law, and therefore in itself available for the Gentiles, who had no revealed law, as well as for the Jews, who had. And why should it not be so? Is not the God of the Jews their God too? Yes.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek [Is God] theὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.GodΘεὸς(Theos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.of JewsἸουδαίων(Ioudaiōn)Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2453:Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.only?μόνον(monon)Adverb
Strong's 3440:Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.[Is He] notοὐχὶ(ouchi)IntPrtcl
Strong's 3780:By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed.[the God] of Gentilesἐθνῶν(ethnōn)Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 1484:Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.too?καὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.Yes,ναὶ(nai)Particle
Strong's 3483:Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.of Gentilesἐθνῶν(ethnōn)Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 1484:Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.too,καὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.
Links Romans 3:29 NIVRomans 3:29 NLTRomans 3:29 ESVRomans 3:29 NASBRomans 3:29 KJV
Romans 3:29 BibleApps.comRomans 3:29 Biblia ParalelaRomans 3:29 Chinese BibleRomans 3:29 French BibleRomans 3:29 Catholic Bible
NT Letters: Romans 3:29 Or is God the God of Jews (Rom. Ro) |
