Romans 15:9

so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to the Roman church, concluding his argument on Jewish-Gentile unity by explaining Christ’s ministry as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. He addresses believers directly to clarify the purpose of Christ’s service to the circumcised.

The words — δοξάσαι (doxasai) means “to glorify” and ἔθνη (ethnē) denotes “the Gentiles,” marking the shift from Jewish particularity to universal scope. ὑπὲρ ἐλέους (huper eleous) translates literally as “for mercy,” specifying the motive for that glorification.

The thread — Paul quotes Psalm 18:49 and 2 Samuel 22:50 to show David’s prophecy now applies to Gentile inclusion. This aligns with his earlier declaration in Romans 3:29 that God is equally the God of Gentiles.

Why it lands — The text states that Gentiles will glorify God for His mercy, then cites David’s prophecy as proof. A reader must recognize that Gentile inclusion is not an afterthought but the intended outcome of Christ’s faithful service to Israel.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

Cross-references

2 Samuel 22:50 Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.
Psalms 18:49 Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.
Romans 3:29 Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
Matthew 9:8 When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.