Romans 9:6 "Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel"
In verse 9:6, not, ouk, is the absolute denial of that which follows. The word of God, or the inspired scripture, is absolutely not failing in the effect which God wished it to have. By using a double negative, Paul was stating a positive. In other words, the word of God had taken effect.
The phrase hath taken none effect comes from ekpiptoken, written in the perfect, which means that it has come to a conclusion but the effects continue. Ekpiptoken means "to fall out, to fall from its place".
The word of God never fails; it always produces an effect. If accepted, it can change our lives. If rejected, it can determine our penalties.
"For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel" was a continuation of Paul’s previous statement that the word absolutely has not failed. Some of the Israelites heard the word of God and gave it the proper regard. However, there were those who did not hear the word, nor did they give it any regard at all. This division was what Paul referred to.
Those who did hear were blessed and were the true representatives of God before the Gentiles. They heard the word of God and respected it. They were the true Israel.
Dear Lord, I praise you and am so thankful for your Word! Help me to savor it each day and take it in to the depths of my soul. Let your Word (every day) be a lamp unto my feet!
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