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New International Version
and, “In the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they will be called ‘children of the living God.’”

New Living Translation
And, “Then, at the place where they were told, ‘You are not my people,’ there they will be called ‘children of the living God.’”

English Standard Version
“And in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”

Berean Standard Bible
and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”

Berean Literal Bible
and, "It will happen that in the place where it was said to them, 'Youare not My people,' there they will be called 'sons ofthe living God.'"

King James Bible
And it shall come to pass,that in the place where it was said unto them, Yeare not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.

New King James Version
“And it shall come to pass in the place where it was said to them, ‘Youare not My people,’ There they shall be called sons of the living God.”

New American Standard Bible
“AND IT SHALL BE THAT IN THE PLACE WHERE IT WAS SAID TO THEM, ‘YOU ARE NOT MY PEOPLE,’ THERE THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF THE LIVING GOD.”

NASB 1995
“AND IT SHALL BE THAT IN THE PLACE WHERE IT WAS SAID TO THEM, ‘YOU ARE NOT MY PEOPLE,’ THERE THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF THE LIVING GOD.”

NASB 1977
“AND IT SHALL BE THAT IN THE PLACE WHERE IT WAS SAID TO THEM, ‘YOU ARE NOT MY PEOPLE,’ THERE THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF THE LIVING GOD.”

Legacy Standard Bible
“AND IT SHALL BE THAT IN THE PLACE WHERE IT WAS SAID TO THEM, ‘YOU ARE NOT MY PEOPLE,’ THERE THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF THE LIVING GOD.”

Amplified Bible
“AND IT SHALL BE THAT IN THE PLACE WHERE IT WAS SAID TO THEM, ‘YOU ARE NOT MY PEOPLE,’ THERE THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF THE LIVING GOD.”

Christian Standard Bible
And it will be in the place where they were told, you are not my people, there they will be called sons of the living God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And it will be in the place where they were told, you are not My people, there they will be called sons of the living God.

American Standard Version
And it shall be, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, There shall they be called sons of the living God.

Contemporary English Version
"Once they were told, 'You are not my people.' But in that very place they will be called children of the living God."

English Revised Version
And it shall be, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, There shall they be called sons of the living God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Wherever they were told, 'You are not my people,' they will be called children of the living God."

Good News Translation
And in the very place where they were told, 'You are not my people,' there they will be called the children of the living God."

International Standard Version
In the very place where it was told them, 'You are not my people,' they will be called children of the living God."

NET Bible
"And in the very place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' there they will be called 'sons of the living God.'"

New Heart English Bible
"It will be that in the place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' There they will be called 'children of the living God.'"

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said to them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called, The children of the living God.

Weymouth New Testament
And in the place where it was said to them, 'No people of Mine are you,' there shall they be called sons of the everliving God."

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”

World English Bible
“It will be that in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they will be called ‘children of the living God.’”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and it will be—in the place where it was said to them, You [are] not My people; there they will be called sons of the living God.”

Berean Literal Bible
and, "It will happen that in the place where it was said to them, 'Youare not My people,' there they will be called 'sons ofthe living God.'"

Young's Literal Translation
and it shall be -- in the place where it was said to them, Ye are not My people; there they shall be called sons of the living God.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And it shall be, in the place where it was said to them, Ye not my people; there shall they be called the sons of the living God.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And it shall be, in the place where it was said unto them, You are not my people; there they shall be called the sons of the living God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And this shall be: in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they shall be called the sons of the living God.”

New American Bible
And in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they shall be called children of the living God.”

New Revised Standard Version
“And in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they shall be called children of the living God.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said you are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For it shall be in the place where they were called, “Not my people”, there they shall be called children of THE LIVING GOD.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And it shall come to pass, that, in the place where it was said to them: You are not my people, there shall they be called the sons of the living God.

Godbey New Testament
and it shall come to pass, in the place in which it was said to them, You are not my people, there they shall be called the sons of the living God:

Haweis New Testament
And it shall be in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called the sons of the living God.”

Mace New Testament
and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called, the children of the living God."

Weymouth New Testament
And in the place where it was said to them, 'No people of Mine are you,' there shall they be called sons of the everliving God."

Worrell New Testament
And it shall bethat in the place where it was said, 'Ye are not My people,' there shall they be called sons of the living God."

Worsley New Testament
And in the place where it was said to them, Ye are not my people, there shall they be called the children of the living God.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Calling of the Gentiles
…25As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,”26and,“It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them,‘You are not My people,’they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”27Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved.…

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Cross References

Hosea 1:10
Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’

1 Peter 2:10
Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Hosea 2:23
And I will sow her as My own in the land, and I will have compassion on ‘No Compassion.’ I will say to those called ‘Not My People,’ ‘You are My people,’ and they will say, ‘You are my God.’”

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

John 1:12
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

Galatians 3:26
You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

1 John 3:1
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.

Isaiah 43:6
I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—

Isaiah 56:5
I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.

Isaiah 62:2
Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.

Isaiah 65:1
“I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’

Deuteronomy 32:21
They have provoked My jealousy by that which is not God; they have enraged Me with their worthless idols. So I will make them jealous by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation without understanding.

Ezekiel 16:62-63
So I will establish My covenant with you, and you will know that I am the LORD, / so that when I make atonement for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and never again open your mouth because of your disgrace, declares the Lord GOD.”

Zechariah 8:8
I will bring them back to dwell in Jerusalem, where they will be My people, and I will be their faithful and righteous God.”

Zechariah 13:9
This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”

Treasury of Scripture

And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said to them, You are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.

And it.

Hosea 1:9,10
Then saidGod, Call his name Loammi: for yeare not my people, and I will not be yourGod…

there shall.

Romans 8:16
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

Isaiah 43:6
I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;

John 11:52
And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

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Romans 9

1.Paul is sorry for the Jews.
7.All of Abraham not of the promise.
18.God's sovereignty.
25.The calling of the Gentiles and rejecting of the Jews, foretold.
32.The cause of their stumbling.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’
This phrase references the prophecy fromHosea 1:10, where God speaks to the Israelites about their future restoration. Historically, this was a time when the Northern Kingdom of Israel was facing judgment and exile due to their unfaithfulness. The phrase "not My people" signifies a period of separation from God's covenant blessings. The geographical context refers to the land of Israel, where these declarations were made. This prophecy highlights God's sovereignty and His ability to restore and redeem His people despite their past disobedience.

they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”
This part of the verse emphasizes the transformation and restoration of identity for those who were once alienated from God. The term "sons of the living God" signifies a restored relationship and covenant status, echoing the promise of adoption found in the New Testament (e.g.,John 1:12,Galatians 3:26). The "living God" contrasts with the lifeless idols worshiped by the surrounding nations, underscoring the unique and active nature of Israel's God. This transformation is a type of the redemptive work of Christ, who brings believers into the family of God, fulfilling the promise of spiritual adoption and inclusion.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Paul the Apostle
The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is addressing the believers in Rome, explaining God's sovereignty and the inclusion of the Gentiles in His plan of salvation.

2.Hosea
An Old Testament prophet whose writings Paul references in this verse. Hosea's message was initially directed to the Israelites, emphasizing God's judgment and eventual restoration.

3.Gentiles
Non-Jewish people who, according to Paul, are now included in God's covenant and called "sons of the living God."

4.Israel
The original recipients of God's covenant, who are now being contrasted with the Gentiles in terms of faith and acceptance of the Gospel.

5.Rome
The city where the recipients of this letter reside, a diverse community of Jewish and Gentile believers.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty in Salvation
God's plan includes both Jews and Gentiles, demonstrating His sovereign choice and grace.

Identity in Christ
Believers, regardless of their background, are given a new identity as "sons of the living God," emphasizing the transformative power of faith in Christ.

Fulfillment of Prophecy
The inclusion of the Gentiles fulfills Old Testament prophecies, showing the consistency and faithfulness of God's word.

Unity in the Body of Christ
The passage encourages unity among believers, as all are equally called and valued in God's family.

Hope and Restoration
The message of being called "sons of the living God" offers hope and assurance of restoration and acceptance by God.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Romans 9:26?

2.How does Romans 9:26 illustrate God's inclusive plan for salvation?

3.What Old Testament prophecy is fulfilled in Romans 9:26?

4.How can we apply Romans 9:26 to our understanding of God's mercy?

5.In what ways does Romans 9:26 challenge our view of God's chosen people?

6.How should Romans 9:26 influence our outreach to those outside the faith?

7.How does Romans 9:26 relate to God's promise to include Gentiles as His people?

8.What historical context influenced Paul's message in Romans 9:26?

9.How does Romans 9:26 challenge the concept of predestination?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 9?

11.What is the Holy of Holies in the Bible?

12.Is there free will? (Deuteronomy 30:19 vs. Romans 9:16-18)

13.(Psalm 26:9-10) Why would a just God punish the psalmist alongside evildoers if everyone is equally flawed?

14.Does the symbolic naming in Hosea 1:4-9 conflict with the broader biblical emphasis on God's mercy and redemption?

What Does Romans 9:26 Mean

It will happen

- The phrase signals absolute certainty; God is declaring what He Himself will bring to pass (Isaiah 55:11;Numbers 23:19).

- Paul is echoingHosea 1:10, reminding readers that God’s promises never fail (2 Corinthians 1:20).

- Because the statement is prophetic, time and culture cannot nullify it—its fulfillment is as sure as the character of the One who speaks.

in the very place

- God reverses judgment right where judgment fell. The Northern Kingdom heard Hosea’s words amid looming exile, yet the same soil would one day witness restoration (Hosea 2:23).

- The idea extends beyond geography to spiritual location: the gospel would rise in Gentile regions once thought hopeless (Acts 13:46-48).

- Grace does not require a change of venue; it transforms the venue.

where it was said to them

- Israel first heard, “Lo-Ammi” (“not My people”) when they traded covenant loyalty for idols (Hosea 1:9;Deuteronomy 31:17).

- Paul quotes the line to show God’s track record of taking His own hard words and turning them into invitations (Isaiah 40:1-2).

- The same declaration rings through every human heart estranged from God (Ephesians 2:12).

“You are not My people”

- This was a real, historical sentence of exclusion—divine rejection because of sin (Jeremiah 14:11-12).

- Yet God’s justice is never His last word. Through Christ, those once far off, both Israel and the nations, hear the reversal (Romans 11:11;1 Peter 2:10).

- The line highlights the depth of lostness so we can taste the height of belonging.

they will be called

- “Called” is God’s sovereign summons, not mere invitation (Romans 8:30).

- What God calls, He creates; the name confers the new reality (Genesis 17:5;John 10:3).

- Salvation is God-initiated from start to finish (Acts 2:39;Galatians 1:6).

“sons of the living God”

- “Sons” speaks of adoption—full family rights (Galatians 4:5-7;John 1:12).

- “Living God” contrasts dead idols; the relationship is vibrant and eternal (2 Corinthians 6:16-18).

- The title pulls everyone—Jew or Gentile—into one household where the Father’s life defines the children (1 John 3:1;Romans 8:16-17).

summary

Romans 9:26 proclaims God’s power to reverse rejection. In the very setting of past judgment, He promises a new identity: those once disowned become His acknowledged children. The verse assures believers that God’s faithfulness overrules failure, His call creates belonging, and His living presence turns outsiders into family.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(26)And it shall come to pass.--This, too, was originally spoken of the restoration of the northern exiles to the land of Palestine. As applied to the conversion of the Gentiles, it would mean that the lands which had previously been heathen should become Christian. There is some doubt whether the Hebrew of Hosea should not rather be translated, "instead of calling them," for "in her place where it was said unto them." Instead of calling them "Ye are not my people," they will be called "Sons of the living God." So Ewald and Hitzig.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

and,
Καὶ(Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

“It will happen that
Ἔσται(Estai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

in
ἐν(en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῷ(tō)
Article - Dative 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.

very place
τόπῳ(topō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5117:Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.

where
οὗ(hou)
Adverb
Strong's 3739:Who, which, what, that.

it was said
ἐρρέθη(errethē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2046:Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.

to them,
αὐτοῖς(autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

‘You
ὑμεῖς(hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

[are] not
Οὐ(Ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756:No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

My
μου(mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

people,’
λαός(laos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2992:Apparently a primary word; a people.

they will be called
κληθήσονται(klēthēsontai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2564:(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

‘sons
Υἱοὶ(Huioi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5207:A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of [the] living
ζῶντος(zōntos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2198:To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

God.’”
Θεοῦ(Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

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