· Translation: KJV

Romans 10:11For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed."

The setting

Rome, ~57 AD. Paul quotes Isaiah 28:16 to prove that faith has always been God's plan, not just for Jews...

The emotion here: confident shepherd reassuring anxious sheep with ancient promises

The original word

kataischynthēsetai (καταισχυνθήσεται) — to be put to shame publicly, embarrassed, disappointed

Why it matters

Isaiah wrote this 700 years before Jesus, during Assyrian invasion threats

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What most readers miss in Romans 10:11

This isn't just about eternal salvation — it's about never being publicly shamed for trusting Jesus

Common misconceptionPeople think this means life will go smoothly if you believe. Paul means God Himself will never disappoint — circumstances might be hard, but God's character is unshakeable.

Bible Genome reading

Romans 10:11 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerPaul
Eraearly_church
Primary emotionresting
Literary typeprophecy
MarkPromise of God

Emotional genome

Comfort power90%
Quotability90%
Memorability80%
Crisis relevance80%
Standalone80%
Themes:beliefassurancedisappointment

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Romans 10:11 comes from the book of Romans, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include belief, assurance, disappointment. Notable phrases: Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed. This verse contains a promise of God.

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