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Romans 11:19 Cross-References
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“Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in.”
Romans 11:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 11:19
Paul anticipates a Gentile objection: Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in (ereis oun, ἐρεῖς οὖν, "you will say then"). This voice represents Gentile presumption: "God removed Jews to make room for us; we're the replacements." The objector sees Jewish unbelief as creating opportunity for Gentiles, therefore something to celebrate or feel superior about. This reflects a misunderstanding of God's purposes.Paul will respond (v. 20) by correcting this attitude. While it's true that broken branches made room for grafted ones, the Gentile's posture is wrong. T...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 11:19
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“and you”
“if they don't continue in their unbelief”
“did they stumble that they might fall? May it never be! But by their fall salvation has come to the Gentiles”