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NASB | Romans 11:1 I say then, God has not rejected His people, has He? May it never be! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 11:1 I say then, has God rejected and disowned His people? Certainly not! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. [1 Sam 12:22; Jer 31:37; 33:24-26; Phil 3:5] |
Subject: Israel not rejected. |
Bible Note: Ryrie's Expanded Edition NASB Study Bible suggests, "In this chapter Paul assures us that God has not forgotten His people, the Jews, and His promises to them. After the full number of Gentiles have been incorporated into the church, all Jews will turn to the Lord, not a mere handful as now. Paul does not assert that the OT promises to Israel have been transferred to the largely Gentile church." Nelson's NKJV states, "One of the proofs that God has not cast away the Jewish people is Paul himself. He was an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. He was a Jew, and he was chosen by God to be a believer and an apostle." MacArthur's NKJV suggests, "In this section Paul answers the question that logically arises from 10:19-21: "Is God's setting aside of Israel for rejecting Christ permanent?" At stake is whether God can be trusted to keep His unconditional promises to that nation (cf. Jer. 33:19-26)." ... "11:1 cast away. To thrust away from oneself. The form of the question in the Gr. text expects a negative answer. Despite Israel's disobedience (9:1-13; 10:14-21), God has not rejected His people (cf. 1 Sam. 12:22; 1 Kings 6:13; Psalm 89:31-37; 94:14; Isaiah 49:15; 54:1-10; Jer. 33:19-26)." |