Romans 11:29

Translations

Modern

For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

Traditional

For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

Literal

For the gracious gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

Latin

Sine pœnitentia enim sunt dona et vocatio Dei.

Original

Greek

English

For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

Notes

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) Security and Obedience The New Covenant

Related verses

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?
Hebrews 7:21
…but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”
Malachi 3:6
“Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.
Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Hosea 13:14
I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes.

Glossary

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

Topics

Calling Gift Gifts Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual God: Faithfulness of God: Immutable God's Gift Losing your Salvation Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Gifts of God: Spiritual: Not Repented of by Him

Romans 11:29

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