Romans 10:11 Meaning and Explanation
“For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Romans 10:11 Mean?
Paul grounds his point in Scripture, quoting Isaiah's promise about the one who trusts in the foundation God lays. The single word 'whosoever' opens the promise wide, anticipating the theme of the verses to come. Faith in Christ, wherever it is found, meets the same unfailing assurance.
To 'not be ashamed' is to find one's hope vindicated rather than disappointed. Many things we lean on finally fail us and leave us exposed; the One whom God appointed never will. The believer may face trial, doubt, even mockery, yet the final word is not shame but confirmation. Trust placed in Christ will be honored in the end, for He is a foundation that does not give way.
Romans 10:11 in the Original Language
kataischyno (καταισχύνω), 'ashamed' -- to be put to shame, disappointed in a hope that proves false.
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What does Romans 10:11 mean?
Scripture promises that everyone who trusts in Him will never be put to shame.