King James Version
Romans 11:1 in the King James Version says “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...” — study this verse from Romans chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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
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.
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?
Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“I say”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“God forbid”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“people”
G2992a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“God forbid”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“an Israelite”
G2475an "israelite", i.e., descendant of israel (literally or figuratively)
“of”
G1537a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
“the seed”
G4690something sown, i.e., seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
This verse is found in the book of Romans. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Romans 11:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Romans 11:1 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge