Romans 9:30-33

[30] What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. [31] But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, not attained to the law of righteousness. [32] Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works they stumbled at that stumblingstone; [33] As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and believeth on him not be ashamed.

What is the context of Romans 9:30-33?

Israel's Unbelief (Romans 9:30-33 true)
Israel’s Present State (Romans 9:30-33 true)
Present Condition of Israel (Romans 9:30-33 true)
God Chose People who are Not Jewish (Romans 9:19-33 true)
God’s Sovereign Choice to Show Mercy (Romans 9:14-33 true)
Concern for Israel (Romans 9:1-33 true)
Solicitude for Israel (Romans 9:1-33 true)

What does Romans 9:30-33 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This short pericope concludes Paul"s argument concerning Israel"s past election and begins the train of thought that he continued in chapter10. The use of "righteousness" ten times in Romans 9:30 to Romans 10:21 illustrates the unity of this section and identifies a major theme in it.