Romans 9:17

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

Cross-references

Exodus 10:1 Parallel

Exodus 10:1 shows God hardening Pharaoh's heart to perform signs, the same purpose behind raising him up in Romans 9:17.

Isaiah 10:5 Parallel

Isaiah 10:5 calls Assyria 'the rod of my anger' — like Pharaoh, a pagan ruler used by God as an instrument of judgment.

Proverbs 16:4 states God works all things, even the wicked, for His purpose—the very principle illustrated by God raising Pharaoh to display His power.

Psalm 83:18 Parallel

Psalm 83:18 prays that all may know God alone is Most High—directly mirroring the goal of God's name being proclaimed in all the earth through Pharaoh.

Isaiah 10:6 Parallel

Isaiah 10:6 expands on God sending Assyria to trample a godless nation — directly parallels God raising Pharaoh to display power through judgment.

Isaiah 45:1 Parallel

Isaiah 45:1 describes Cyrus as God's anointed, raised to subdue nations — similar to Pharaoh being raised to proclaim God's name.

Joshua 2:10 Parallel

Joshua 2:10 explicitly recalls God drying the Red Sea and destroying the Egyptian kings—the very display of power God intended when raising Pharaoh.

Exodus 18:11 has Jethro declaring God greater than all gods after the plagues—directly echoing the purpose that God's name be proclaimed through Pharaoh's judgment.

Exodus 9:16 Citation

Exodus 9:16 is the exact verse Paul quotes, where God says He raised Pharaoh to show His power — direct source.

Exodus 14:18 says the Egyptians will know the LORD, fulfilling the purpose of making His name known from Romans 9:17.

Exodus 14:17 directly states God gains glory through Pharaoh, exactly the display of power and name proclaimed in Romans 9:17.

Exodus 10:2 Parallel

Exodus 10:2 reveals the purpose of God's signs: so future generations know His power, echoing the proclamation of His name.

Deuteronomy 2:30 provides another example of God hardening a king's heart (Sihon) to accomplish His purposes, paralleling the divine hardening of Pharaoh.

Nehemiah 9:10 recalls God making a name for Himself through signs against Pharaoh, directly echoing the purpose of displaying power in Romans 9:17.

Exodus 14:4 Citation

Exodus 14:4 shows God hardening Pharaoh's heart and gaining glory through him, directly illustrating the same event and purpose as Romans 9:17.

Psalm 106:8 Parallel

Psalm 106:8 states God saved Israel for His name's sake to make His power known, directly paralleling the motive of divine display in Romans 9:17.

Isaiah 63:12 credits God with gaining everlasting renown through the exodus, reinforcing the theme of God's name being proclaimed as in Romans 9:17.

1 Samuel 4:8 shows Philistines fearing the God who struck Egypt with plagues—demonstrating the lasting fame of God's power over Pharaoh.

Joshua 9:9 Parallel

Joshua 9:9 has the Gibeonites saying they heard of God's deeds in Egypt—showing that news of His power reached distant lands, as God purposed.

Exodus 18:10 Related theme

Exodus 18:10 shows Jethro praising God for delivering Israel from Pharaoh—an example of God's name being acclaimed because of His power displayed against Egypt.