What does Romans 9:33 mean?

Romans 9:33 highlights themes such as faith, belief, rejection when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 9:33 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

31But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.

32Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

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Isaiah 8:14
Isaiah's prophecy about the stone is echoed in the New Testament.
Matthew 21:44
Jesus speaks about being a stone that causes people to stumble.
Romans 10:11
This verse reiterates that those who believe in Him will not be put to shame.