Romans 11

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 16

1 I say then, Did not God thrust away His people? Let it not be! For I also am an Israelite, out of Abraham’s seed, of the tribe of Benjamin.

2 “God did not put away His people” whom He foreknew. Psa. 94:14 Or do you not know what the Scripture said in Elijah, how he pleaded with God against Israel, saying,

3 Lord, “they killed Your prophets,” “and they dug down Your altars,” “and only I am left, and they seek my life.” 1 Kg. 19:10

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Chapter Summary

1 God has not cast off all Israel. 16 There is hope of their conversion. 33 God’s judgments are unsearchable.

Key Greek Words

λεῖμμα remnant G3005
ἐκλογή election, the chosen G1589
χάρις grace G5485
ἐγκεντρίζω graft in G1461
ἔλεος mercy G1656
μυστήριον mystery G3466

Cross-References

People & Context

Paul

The writer, an Israelite of Abraham's seed, of the tribe of Benjamin, apostle to the nations

Elijah

The prophet quoted as pleading with God against Israel, told that seven thousand had not bowed to Baal

David

Quoted as saying 'Let their table become for a snare and a trap' against the hardened

Israel

God's people, not thrust away; partly hardened until the fulness of the nations comes, then all Israel saved

Abraham

The patriarch whose seed Paul belongs to, proof God has not cast off His people

Baal

The false god to whom the seven thousand reserved by God refused to bow the knee

Timeline

The Remnant and the Olive Tree

God has not thrust away His people; a remnant remains by grace. Gentiles are grafted in like a wild olive tree, and eventually, all Israel will be saved.

Romans 11:1-36

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