Romans 11:26

Translations

Modern

And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob.

Traditional

And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

Literal

And thus all Israel will be saved, as it has been written: “The Delivering One will come out of Zion; He will remove ungodliness from Jacob.

Latin

…et sic omnis Israël salvus fieret, sicut scriptum est: Veniet ex Sion, qui eripiat, et avertat impietatem a Jacob.

Original

Greek

English

And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob.

Notes

Romans 11:26–27

The phrase all Israel can be understood in more than one way. It may refer to all believers, both Jews and Gentiles. With this meaning, it describes how God brings salvation to all his people.
Another view is that all Israel refers to all Jews who will believe during the Christian era, or to a large number of Jews who turn to Christ in the last days. With this meaning, the word and so has a sequence. After the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ, then a large number of Jews will be saved. This phrase does not mean that every Jewish person will be saved(see 2:17–29).
In the Old Testament, the one who rescues (or delivers) is the Lord. Paul is almost certainly speaking about Jesus Christ here (see 1 Thessalonians 1:10).
from Zion: The Hebrew text of Isaiah 59:20 says, "The Redeemer will come to Jerusalem." Paul may have adjusted the wording to point to the first coming of Jesus from among the people of Israel. He may also be pointing to the future return of Jesus from the heavenly Jerusalem (see Hebrews 12:22).

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 Faithfulness to His People God’s Judgment of His People God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Messages Against the Nations Security and Obedience The Mystery of the Good News The New Covenant

Related verses

Isaiah 59:20
“The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who turn from transgression,” declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 31:31–37
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.
Psalm 14:7
Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!
Hosea 3:5
Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.
Zechariah 10:6–12
I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them.
Amos 9:14–15
I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit.
Joel 3:16–21
The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel.
Isaiah 45:17
But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.
Ezekiel 37:21–28
…you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land.
Acts 3:26
When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
Isaiah 54:6–10
For the LORD has called you back, like a wife deserted and wounded in spirit, like the rejected wife of one’s youth,” says your God.
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Esther Deliverance, Deliverer Elect, Election Land Letter to the Romans Mystery

Topics

Deliverer: An Appellation of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Deliverer Salvation of Israel, Predicted Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Jews: Promises Respecting: Salvation The Jews: Shall Finally be Saved Titles and Names of Christ: Deliverer Zion: Collectively, the Place, the Forms, and the Assemblies of Israelite Worship

Romans 11:26

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