Romans 10:19

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But I ask, didn’t Israel know? First Moses says, “I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, with a nation void of understanding I will make you angry.”
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G235} I say{G3004}{(G5719)}, Did{G1097} not{G3378} Israel{G2474} know{G1097}{(G5627)}? First{G4413} Moses{G3475} saith{G3004}{(G5719)}, I{G1473} will provoke{G3863} you{G5209} to jealousy{G3863}{(G5692)} by{G1909} them that are no{G3756} people{G1484}, and by{G1909} a foolish{G801} nation{G1484} I will anger{G3949}{(G5692)} you{G5209}.
KJV with Strongs
But I say, surely Israel didn't know! Did they? Firstly Moshe says, "I WILL MAKE YOU JEALOUS BY THOSE NOT A PEOPLE, BY A FOOLISH NATION I WILL ANGER YOU."
The F.O.G
[19] Let me ask another question: Didn't Israel understand? First, Moses speaks for יהוה: "I will make you envious through those who aren't even a nation; I will provoke your anger through a nation that lacks understanding."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
But I say, Did not Israel know? first Moses saith, ‘I will provoke you to jealousy by that which is not a nation; by an unintelligent nation I will anger you,’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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