Romans 9:28

Updated: June 3, 2025
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for He will finish the work and cut it short in righteousness, because the LORD will make a short work upon the earth.”
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} he will finish{G4931}{(G5723)} the work{G3056}, and{G2532} cut it short{G4932}{(G5723)} in{G1722} righteousness{G1343}: because{G3754} a short{G4932}{(G5772)} work{G3056} will{G4160} the Lord{G2962} make{G4160}{(G5692)} upon{G1909} the earth{G1093}.
KJV with Strongs
FOR יהוה YAHWEH WILL DO HIS WORD UPON THE LAND, FINISHING IT AND CUTTING IT SHORT.'
The F.O.G
[28] For יהוה will execute His sentence upon the earth, completely and decisively."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for a matter He is finishing, and is cutting short in righteousness, because a matter cut short will the Lord do upon the land.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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