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Romans 11:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 11:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 11 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, of Elias: Gr. in Elias?”
Romans 11:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 11:2
God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew—the verb proegnō (προέγνω, "foreknew") denotes God's electing love from before creation, not mere prescience. This foreknowledge grounds Israel's security in God's eternal decree, not their performance. Paul then appeals to Scripture (1 Kings 19:10-14), citing Elijah's intercession against Israel (kata τοῦ Ἰσραήλ). The Greek preposition kata can mean "against," showing Elijah's despair had turned into accusation.The rhetorical question ouk oidate (οὐκ οἴδατε, Wot ye not) assumes the Roman believers know the Elijah narrative but haven't applie...
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Cross-References for Romans 11:2
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“neither will he forsake his inheritance.”
“he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son”
“the people gathered themselves together to Aaron”
“which he prepared beforehand for glory”
“and said to Yahweh”
“What deed is this that you have done? Don't you know that such a man as I can indeed divine?”
“in sanctification of the Spirit”
“having in the past spoken to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways”
“Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. From where then have you that living water?,The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?,,,,,,,,”