19 But I ask, “Did Israel not understand?” First, Moses said,

I will make you jealous
of those who are not a nation;(A)
I will make you angry by a nation
that lacks understanding.[a](B)

20 And Isaiah says boldly,

I was found
by those who were not looking for me;
I revealed myself
to those who were not asking for me.[b](C)

21 But to Israel he says, All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and defiant people.[c](D)

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  1. 10:19 Dt 32:21
  2. 10:20 Is 65:1
  3. 10:21 Is 65:2

19 Again I ask: Did Israel not understand? First, Moses says,

“I will make you envious(A) by those who are not a nation;
    I will make you angry by a nation that has no understanding.”[a](B)

20 And Isaiah boldly says,

“I was found by those who did not seek me;
    I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me.”[b](C)

21 But concerning Israel he says,

“All day long I have held out my hands
    to a disobedient and obstinate people.”[c](D)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 10:19 Deut. 32:21
  2. Romans 10:20 Isaiah 65:1
  3. Romans 10:21 Isaiah 65:2