Quotes about Israel
But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: ‘Did you bring Me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?
— Acts 7:42
“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
— Acts 9:15
He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
— Acts 10:36
Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me!
— Acts 13:16
The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land.
— Acts 13:17
From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.
— Acts 13:23
Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
— Acts 13:24
crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.”
— Acts 21:28
So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”
— Acts 28:20
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.
— Romans 9:4
It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.
— Romans 9:6
Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved.
— Romans 9:27