Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Why so? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were of works. For they stumbled at the stumblingstone. Because. Romans 4:16 Therefore is it of faith, that according to grace the promise might be firm to all the seed: not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, Romans 10:3 For they, not knowing the justice of God and seeking to establish their own, have not submitted themselves to the justice of God. Matthew 19:16-20 And behold one came and said to him: Good master, what good shall I do that I may have life everlasting? . . . John 6:27-29 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that which endureth unto life everlasting, which the Son of man will give you. For him hath God, the Father, sealed. . . . Acts 16:30-34 And bringing them out, he said: Masters, what must I do, that I may be saved? . . . 1 John 5:9-12 If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony of God, which is greater, because he hath testified of his Son. . . . they stumbled. Romans 11:11 I say then: Have they so stumbled, that they should fall? God forbid! But by their offence salvation is come to the Gentiles, that they may be emulous of them. Matthew 13:57 And they were scandalized in his regard. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. Luke 2:34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be contradicted. Luke 7:23 And blessed is he whosoever shall not be scandalized in me. 1 Corinthians 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified: unto the Jews indeed a stumblingblock, and unto the Gentiles foolishness: Context Israel's Unbelief…31But Israel, by following after the law of justice, is not come unto the law of justice. 32Why so? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were of works. For they stumbled at the stumblingstone. 33As it is written: Behold I lay in Sion a stumbling-stone and a rock of scandal. And whosoever believeth in him shall not be confounded.… Cross References Isaiah 8:14 And he shall be a sanctification to you. But for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of offence to the two houses of Israel, for a snare and a ruin to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Isaiah 8:15 And very many of them shall stumble and fall, and shall be broken in pieces, and shall be snared, and taken. 1 Peter 2:6 Wherefore it is said in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious. And he that shall believe in him shall not be confounded. 1 Peter 2:8 And a stone of stumbling and a rock of scandal, to them who stumble at the word, neither do believe, whereunto also they are set. Lexicon Why [not]?διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Because [their pursuit was] ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. by ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's Greek 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. faith, πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. as if [it were] ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. by ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's Greek 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. works. ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. They stumbled προσέκοψαν (prosekopsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4350: From pros and kopto; to strike at, i.e. Surge against; specially, to stub on, i.e. Trip up. over the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. stumbling προσκόμματος (proskommatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 4348: A stumbling-block, an occasion for falling, a moral embarrassment. From proskopto; a stub, i.e. occasion of apostasy. stone, λίθῳ (lithō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3037: A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. Additional Translations Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, Why? Because it was not by faith, but as by works. They stumbled over the stone of stumbling, Why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone; Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled at the stone of stumbling; Wherefore? Because [it was] not on the principle of faith, but as of works. They have stumbled at the stumblingstone, Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled at the stone of stumbling; Why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling-stone; And why? Because they were pursuing a righteousness which should arise not from faith, but from what they regarded as merit. They stuck their foot against the stone which lay in their way; Why? Because they didn't seek it by faith, but as it were by works of the law. They stumbled over the stumbling stone; wherefore? because -- not by faith, but as by works of law; for they did stumble at the stone of stumbling, Jump to Previous Arise Faith Foot Law Merit Pursue Pursued Pursuing Regarded Righteousness Searching Seek Sought Stone Stuck Stumble Stumbled Stumbling Stumblingstone Stumbling-Stone Way Wherefore WorksJump to Next Arise Faith Foot Law Merit Pursue Pursued Pursuing Regarded Righteousness Searching Seek Sought Stone Stuck Stumble Stumbled Stumbling Stumblingstone Stumbling-Stone Way Wherefore WorksLinks Romans 9:32 NIVRomans 9:32 NLT Romans 9:32 ESV Romans 9:32 NASB Romans 9:32 KJV Romans 9:32 Bible Apps Romans 9:32 Biblia Paralela Romans 9:32 Chinese Bible Romans 9:32 French Bible Romans 9:32 German Bible Alphabetical: as Because but by did faith if it not over pursue pursued stone stumbled stumbling the they though were Why works NT Letters: Romans 9:32 Why? Because they didn't seek it (Rom. 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