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◄ Romans 9:9►

New International Version
For this was how the promise was stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

New Living Translation
For God had promised, “I will return about this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.”

English Standard Version
For this is what the promise said: “About this time next year I will return, and Sarah shall have a son.”

Berean Standard Bible
For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

Berean Literal Bible
For thisis the word ofthe promise: "At this time I will come, and to Sarah there will be a son."

King James Bible
For thisis the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.

New King James Version
For thisis the word of promise: “At this time I will come and Sarah shall have a son.”

New American Standard Bible
For this is the word of promise: “AT THIS TIME I WILL COME, AND SARAH WILL HAVE A SON.”

NASB 1995
For this is the word of promise: “AT THIS TIME I WILL COME, AND SARAH SHALL HAVE A SON.”

NASB 1977
For this is a word of promise: “AT THIS TIME I WILL COME, AND SARAH SHALL HAVE A SON.”

Legacy Standard Bible
For this is the word of promise: “AT THIS TIME I WILL COME, AND SARAH SHALL HAVE A SON.”

Amplified Bible
For this is what the promise said: “ABOUT THIS TIME [next year] I WILL COME, AND SARAH SHALL HAVE A SON.”

Christian Standard Bible
For this is the statement of the promise: At this time I will come, and Sarah will have a son.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For this is the statement of the promise: At this time I will come, and Sarah will have a son.

American Standard Version
For this is a word of promise, According to this season will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.

Contemporary English Version
Sarah, "At this time next year I will return, and you will already have a son."

English Revised Version
For this is a word of promise, According to this season will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
For example, this is what the promise said, "I will come back at the right time, and Sarah will have a son."

Good News Translation
For God's promise was made in these words: "At the right time I will come back, and Sarah will have a son."

International Standard Version
For this is the language of the promise: "At this time I will return, and Sarah will have a son."

NET Bible
For this is what the promise declared: "About a year from now I will return and Sarah will have a son."

New Heart English Bible
For this is a word of promise, "At the appointed time I will come, and Sarah will have a son."

Webster's Bible Translation
For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.

Weymouth New Testament
For the words are the language of promise and run thus, "About this time next year I will come, and Sarah shall have a son."

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

World English Bible
For this is a word of promise: “At the appointed time I will come, and Sarah will have a son.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
for the word of promise [is] this: “According to this time I will come, and there will be to Sarah a son.”

Berean Literal Bible
For thisis the word ofthe promise: "At this time I will come, and to Sarah there will be a son."

Young's Literal Translation
for the word of promise is this; 'According to this time I will come, and there shall be to Sarah a son.'

Smith's Literal Translation
For this the word of solemn promise, According to this time will I come, and there shall be a son to Sarah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
For this is the word of promise: According to this time will I come; and Sara shall have a son.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the word of promise is this: “I will return at the proper time. And there shall be a son for Sarah.”

New American Bible
For this is the wording of the promise, “About this time I shall return and Sarah will have a son.”

New Revised Standard Version
For this is what the promise said, “About this time I will return and Sarah shall have a son.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
For this is the word of promise, I will come at this season, and Sarah shall have a son.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For The Promise is this word: “At this time, I will come and Sarah will have a son.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
For the word of the promise is this: At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.

Godbey New Testament
For this is the word of the promise, About this time I will come, and there shall be a son to Sarah.

Haweis New Testament
For the word of promise is this, At that time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.

Mace New Testament
for the words of the promise run thus, "at this time I will come, and Sara shall have a son."

Weymouth New Testament
For the words are the language of promise and run thus, "About this time next year I will come, and Sarah shall have a son."

Worrell New Testament
For the word of the promise is this: "At this season I will come, and Sarah shall have a son."

Worsley New Testament
For thisis the word ofthe promise, "According to this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son:"

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

God's Sovereign Choice
…8So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.9For this is what the promise stated:“At the appointed time I will return,and Sarah will have a son.”10Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac.…

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Cross References

Genesis 18:10
Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent.

Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

Hebrews 11:11
By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.

Galatians 4:23
His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.

Galatians 4:28
Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.

Genesis 21:1-2
Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.

Genesis 17:19
But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him.

Genesis 21:12
But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.

Hebrews 6:14
saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”

Genesis 15:4
Then the word of the LORD came to Abram, saying, “This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.”

Genesis 17:21
But I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”

Genesis 12:2
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

Genesis 22:17
I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies.

Genesis 26:2-4
The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt. Settle in the land where I tell you. / Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. / I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed,

Genesis 28:14
Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.

Treasury of Scripture

For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.

At this time.

Genesis 17:21
But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.

Genesis 18:10,14
And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heardit in the tent door, whichwas behind him…

Genesis 21:2
For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.

Sarah.

Hebrews 11:11,12,17
Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised…

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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.

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For this is what the promise stated:
This phrase refers to God's covenantal promise to Abraham and Sarah, highlighting the divine assurance given to them. The promise is foundational to the narrative of Israel's history, emphasizing God's faithfulness and sovereignty. It underscores the theme of divine election and the fulfillment of God's word, which is a central theme inRomans 9. This promise is a key element in understanding the lineage of Israel and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

“At the appointed time I will return,
The phrase "at the appointed time" indicates God's perfect timing in fulfilling His promises. It reflects the biblical theme that God operates according to His divine schedule, not human expectations. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such asEcclesiastes 3:1, which speaks of a time for every purpose under heaven. The return mentioned here is a reference to God's direct intervention in human history, a recurring motif in the Bible where God steps into the narrative to fulfill His purposes.

and Sarah will have a son.”
This part of the promise is a direct reference toGenesis 18:10, where God promises Abraham that Sarah will bear a son, Isaac, despite her old age. It highlights the miraculous nature of Isaac's birth, serving as a type of Christ, who was also born under miraculous circumstances. The birth of Isaac is a pivotal moment in biblical history, as it marks the continuation of the Abrahamic line through which the Messiah would eventually come. This promise also underscores the theme of faith, as Sarah's initial disbelief turns into joy and fulfillment, paralleling the faith journey of believers.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Sarah
The wife of Abraham, who was promised a son by God despite her old age. Her account is central to understanding God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.

2.Abraham
The patriarch of the Israelites, to whom God made a covenant promising numerous descendants. His faith and obedience are pivotal in the account of God's promises.

3.Isaac
The son promised to Abraham and Sarah, representing the fulfillment of God's promise and a key figure in the lineage of Israel.

4.Promise
Refers to God's covenantal promise to Abraham and Sarah that they would have a son, which is a testament to God's faithfulness and sovereignty.

5.Appointed Time
Indicates God's perfect timing in fulfilling His promises, emphasizing His control over history and events.

Teaching Points

God's Faithfulness
God's promises are sure and reliable. Just as He fulfilled His promise to Sarah, He will fulfill His promises to us.

Divine Timing
God's timing is perfect. We must trust in His schedule rather than our own, knowing that He sees the bigger picture.

Faith in the Impossible
Like Sarah, we are called to have faith even when circumstances seem impossible. God's power is not limited by human constraints.

Covenantal Relationship
Believers are part of God's covenant through faith, just as Isaac was a child of promise. This relationship assures us of God's ongoing commitment to us.

Hope in God's Word
The promises in Scripture are a source of hope and encouragement. We should immerse ourselves in God's word to strengthen our faith.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

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

2.How does Romans 9:9 demonstrate God's sovereignty in fulfilling His promises?

3.What does Romans 9:9 teach about God's faithfulness to His word?

4.How can we trust God's promises in our lives, as seen in Romans 9:9?

5.Connect Romans 9:9 with Genesis 18:10. How do they affirm God's promise to Sarah?

6.How should Romans 9:9 influence our understanding of God's timing in our lives?

7.How does Romans 9:9 relate to God's promise and fulfillment in biblical history?

8.What does Romans 9:9 reveal about God's sovereignty in choosing Isaac over Ishmael?

9.How does Romans 9:9 challenge the concept of human free will in salvation?

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

11.What defines the identity of the new Israel?

12.Does Nathan and Bathsheba's intervention (1 Kings 1:11-27) contradict earlier portrayals of divine appointment of kings in Israel?

13.How could Sarah conceive at such an advanced age if Genesis 21:2 contradicts natural biological limits?

14.If Psalm 130:8 promises redemption from all sins, why does evil still prevail in the world today?

What Does Romans 9:9 Mean

For this is what the promise stated

Paul is reminding readers that the whole discussion rests on an explicit, God-given promise, not on human effort or lineage.

•Genesis 12:2-3 introduces God’s promise to Abraham, showing that blessing originates in God’s word.

•Galatians 3:16 highlights that God’s promises are specific and certain, grounded in His unchanging character.

• By anchoring his argument in “the promise,” Paul underscores that God’s purposes have always moved forward through His spoken word, received by faith.

At the appointed time

Timing is never random with God; He acts according to a precise, sovereign schedule.

•Genesis 18:14: “Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you…”

•Acts 17:26 notes that God “appointed seasons and the boundaries of their lands,” affirming His orderly governance.

•Galatians 4:4 speaks of Christ coming “when the fullness of time had come,” another example of God fulfilling promises on His timetable.

God’s faithfulness is tied to His timetable, encouraging believers to trust His pacing in their own lives.

I will return

The promise involves God’s personal involvement, not a distant decree.

•Genesis 18:10 shows the LORD Himself appearing to Abraham, reinforcing a relational dimension to the covenant.

•Exodus 3:8 reflects the same pattern: “So I have come down to rescue them…,” affirming God’s active intervention.

•Hebrews 13:5 reassures, “I will never leave you nor forsake you,” echoing the Lord’s personal commitment implicit in “I will return.”

Paul’s citation reminds us that salvation history unfolds through God’s direct, hands-on engagement.

Sarah will have a son

The substance of the promise is a literal, miraculous birth, establishing the line through which covenant blessings flow.

•Genesis 21:1-2 records the fulfillment: “The LORD visited Sarah as He had said… and Sarah conceived.”

•Hebrews 11:11 notes Sarah’s faith: she “received power to conceive… since she considered Him faithful who had promised.”

•Luke 1:34-37 pairs Sarah’s wonder with Mary’s, showing that God specializes in life-giving miracles that advance His redemptive plan.

Isaac’s birth proves that God’s promises come to pass precisely as spoken, making him the child of promise in contrast to Ishmael.

summary

Romans 9:9 highlights God’s sovereign, promise-based method of working: He speaks, sets His own timetable, steps in personally, and accomplishes exactly what He declares. By citing the promise of Isaac’s birth, Paul shows that God’s saving purposes never hinge on human lineage or effort but on His faithful word, fulfilled in His perfect time and power.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(9)This is the word of promise.--Rather,this saying is of promise. The children of promise, I say, for the saying, "At this time will I come," &c., is a matter of promise; it implied a divine and miraculous intervention, and did not come in the ordinary course of nature.

Atthis time--i.e., at the corresponding time of the next year.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

For
γὰρ(gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

this [is]
οὗτος(houtos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.

what
ὁ(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.

[the] promise
ἐπαγγελίας(epangelias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1860:A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.

stated:
λόγος(logos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056:From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

“At
Κατὰ(Kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596:A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

the
τὸν(ton)
Article - Accusative 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.

appointed time
καιρὸν(kairon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2540:Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.

I will return,
ἐλεύσομαι(eleusomai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2064:To come, go.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

Sarah
Σάρρᾳ(Sarra)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4564:Sarah, wife of Abraham. Of Hebrew origin; Sarra, the wife of Abraham.

will have
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.

a son.”
υἱός(huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207:A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

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