Romans 9:27

And Isaiah crieth concerning Israel, If the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, it is the remnant that shall be saved:

'Crieth' -an impassioned utterance (Vincent p. 109). Isaiah cries in anguish over the outlook of Israel, but sees hope for the remnant. (Robertson p. 385)

'remnant' -2640. kataleimma kat-al'-ime-mah; from 2641;. remainder, i.e. (by implication). few: -remnant.

1. Paul's doctrine, that every Jew isn't. true Jew, is supported by the O.T. prophets.. verse (Romans 9:27) that agrees with Romans 9:24. Salvation belonged to objects of mercy 'called' out of the Jewish nation, as well as Gentile nations.

2. 'The Jews wished to know how Paul can dare limit salvation to. remnant of Israel since the whole of Israel was elected and he (in essence) says: "This isn't my story! This is Hosea's and Isaiah's! The general election (selecting) of Israel as. nation didn't guarantee them. saving relationship with God back in Isaiah's day.'