Romans 9:27 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:

Esaias also ('But Esaias') crieth, х krazei (G2896)] - an expression denoting a solemn testimony openly borne. (See John 1:15; John 7:28; John 7:37; John 12:44; Acts 23:24,41 .)

Concerning Israel, Though the number of the children ('sons') of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant, х to (G3588) kataleimma (G2640)] - rather, 'the remnant;' meaning the elect remnant only, "shall be saved:"

Romans 9:27

27 Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved: