Romans 15:12
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 15
“And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.”Romans 15:12
What Does Romans 15:12 Mean?
Romans 15:12 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 15, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Prophecy & Fulfillment.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 15:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 11:10“And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.”Revelation 5:5“And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.”Isaiah 11:1“And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:”Psalms 31:24“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”Matthew 12:21“And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.”Revelation 22:16“I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.”1 Samuel 16:1“And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.”Genesis 49:10“The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.”1 Timothy 4:10“For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.”Psalms 18:43“Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.”Psalms 40:4“Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.”2 Timothy 1:12“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”Micah 4:1“But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.”1 Corinthians 15:19“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”Genesis 9:27“God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.”1 Chronicles 2:12“And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,”Psalms 2:4“He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.”Jeremiah 17:5“Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.”Lamentations 3:24“The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”Daniel 7:14“And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.”
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