Romans 11:9 Meaning and Explanation
“And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul quotes David's words, asking that the very blessings at their table become a snare and a stumbling block.
What Does Romans 11:9 Mean?
Paul adds David's voice from the Psalms to the testimony of Moses and Isaiah. In the original lament, David prays that the comforts of those who oppose God would turn against them, becoming a trap rather than a delight.
The image warns that good gifts can become snares when they harden the heart against God. What was meant as nourishment becomes a stumbling block when received with pride or self-sufficiency. The verse invites every reader to ask whether their blessings are drawing them toward God or lulling them away from Him.
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What does Romans 11:9 mean?
Paul quotes David's words, asking that the very blessings at their table become a snare and a stumbling block.