Romans 9:31

But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 9:31

BSB

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

AKJV

But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness.

CPDV

Yet truly, Israel, though following the law of justice, has not arrived at the law of justice.

ERV

but Israel, following after a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law.

NHEB

but Israel, following after a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law.

SMT

And Israel following the law of justice, reached not the law of justice.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 9:31

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Commentary for Romans 9:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 9:31

Summary

Lawful Israel paradoxically fails to achieve legal righteousness.

Event

Israel's failure to achieve legal righteousness

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD