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Romans 11:1 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Romans 11:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 11 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
A Remnant of Israel
“I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid . For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.”
Romans 11:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Romans 11:1
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Commentary on Romans 11:1
Paul opens with a rhetorical question: Hath God cast away his people? (μὴ ἀπώσατο ὁ θεὸς τὸν λαὸν αὐτοῦ;). His emphatic response—mē genoito (μὴ γένοιτο, "God forbid!")—is the strongest Greek negation, expressing horror at the suggestion. Paul then offers himself as proof: I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. This triple credential establishes his ethnic identity as evidence of God's continuing faithfulness to Israel.The question addresses a theological crisis: if Israel rejected the Messiah, has God rejected Israel? Paul's personal testimony demonstrates th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 11:1
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“Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.”
“because it has pleased Yahweh to make you a people to himself.”
“saying”
“of the stock of Israel”
“the eyes of the Lord Yahweh are on the sinful kingdom”
“because they did not listen to him; and they will be wanderers among the nations.”
“neither will he forsake his inheritance.”
“says Yahweh”