Romans 9:27

Romans 9:27. And Isaiah crieth concerning Israel. To the prediction of Hosea which is applied to the calling of the Gentiles, the Apostle adds another which presents the other side, namely, that few of Israel will be saved. The quotation, extending to the close of Romans 9:28, is from Isaiah 10:22-23, the verses being, however, differently divided. The original reference of the prophecy was to the return of the Jews from Babylon. ‘Crieth' describes' the bold declaration of a truth very offensive to the people' (Lange).

Though, lit., ‘if,' the number, etc. The LXX. is followed, which varies but slightly from the Hebrew.

Sand of the sea. Comp. the promises to Abraham and Jacob (Genesis 22:17; Genesis 32:14).

The remnant. This is the emphatic word, only ‘the remnant,' mainly with a reference to the call of the Gentiles, but probably suggesting the thought of the future salvation of Israel, fully brought out in chap. 11.

Shall be saved. So the LXX. renders the Hebrew word: ‘shall return.' Paul, of course, applies the phrase in the fullest sense.