Romans 11:15

Translations

Modern

For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

Traditional

For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?

Literal

For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will be the acceptance if not life out from the dead?

Latin

Si enim amissio eorum, reconciliatio est mundi: quæ assumptio, nisi vita ex mortuis?

Original

Greek

English

For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

Notes

Romans 11:15

The context emphasizes God's role in allowing many Jews to continue in their rejection of Christ (11:7–10). So the phrase their rejection likely refers to God’s rejection of Jews who do not believe.
their acceptance: This then refers to God’s acceptance of Jews into his kingdom. Paul uses similar language elsewhere to describe God’s welcoming action (see also 14:3 and 15:7).
The phrase life from the dead could describe the new spiritual life Jews receive when they turn to Christ (see 6:13). However, the wording more naturally points to the bodily resurrection of the dead. This resurrection will take place when Christ returns in glory (see, for example, 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18).

Romans 9:1–11:36

n this section, Paul addresses a serious question. Many Jews did not believe in Jesus. If God had promised salvation to Israel, how could Jesus truly fulfill God’s plan when so few Jews believed (9:1–5)? In response, Paul uses the Old Testament to show that God always planned to save only a remnant, that is, a smaller group within Israel (9:6–29). Paul also explains that many Jews did not accept Christ because they refused to trust in him (9:30–10:21).

Paul then makes clear that God has not rejected Israel. Some Jews have already believed in Christ (11:1–10). Many more will trust in Christ in the future (11:12–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Ethnic Hatred God’s Judgment of His People God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Messages Against the Nations Security and Obedience

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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Esther Elect, Election Hebrews, Letter to the Land Letter to the Romans Mystery

Topics

Reconciliation: Between God and Man Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Jews: Promises Respecting: Blessing to the Gentiles by Conversion of

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