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Romans 11:15 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Romans 11:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 11 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?”
Romans 11:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 11:15
For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world—apobolē (ἀποβολή, "casting away") parallels "fall" and "diminishing" (v. 12). Israel's temporary rejection facilitated katallagē kosmou (καταλλαγὴ κόσμου, "reconciling of the world")—Gentile salvation. Paul now poses his strongest a fortiori argument: what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? (ei mē zōē ek nekrōn, εἰ μὴ ζωὴ ἐκ νεκρῶν).The phrase "life from the dead" could be metaphorical (spiritual revival) or literal (physical resurrection). Many Reformed interpreters see this as the general resurrection—Israel...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 11:15
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“while we were enemies”
“to sum up all things in Christ”
“for this”
“who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ”
“my son”
“by him”
“did they stumble that they might fall? May it never be! But by their fall salvation has come to the Gentiles”
“the breath of life from God entered into them”
“to finish disobedience”
“and he brought me out in the Spirit of Yahweh”