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Romans 11:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 11:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 11 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; among them: or, for them”
Romans 11:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 11:17
Paul introduces the olive tree metaphor: And if some of the branches be broken off—tines tōn kladōn (τινες τῶν κλάδων) refers to unbelieving Israel. They are branches, not the root—part of the covenant people but now broken off through unbelief. And thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them—agrielaios (ἀγριέλαιος, "wild olive") describes Gentiles. Grafting a wild branch into a cultivated tree is agriculturally backwards—normally you graft cultivated into wild stock. Paul's point: Gentile inclusion is unnatural, a miracle of grace.And with them partakest of the root and fatness ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 11:17
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“the Gentiles in the flesh”
“and fellow members of the body”
“A green olive tree”
“he takes away. Every branch that bears fruit”
“I am like a green olive tree in God's house. I trust in God's loving kindness forever and ever.”
“having forgiven us all our trespasses”
“and to your children”
“which I have given to the fire for fuel”
“they will be broken off. The women will come and set them on fire”