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Yet they are still the people he loves because he chose their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. <a href="/esv/romans/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs. <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For as regards the gospel, they are enemies on account of you; but as regards election, beloved on account of the patriarchs. <a href="/kjv/romans/11.htm">King James Bible</a> As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. <a href="/nkjv/romans/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Concerning the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but concerning the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. <a href="/nasb_/romans/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In relation to the gospel they are enemies on your account, but in relation to God’s choice they are beloved on account of the fathers; <a href="/nasb/romans/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> From the standpoint of the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but from the standpoint of God&#8217s choice they are beloved for the sake of the fathers; <a href="/nasb77/romans/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> From the standpoint of the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but from the standpoint of God’s choice they are beloved for the sake of the fathers; <a href="/lsb/romans/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> From the standpoint of the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but from the standpoint of God’s choice they are beloved for the sake of the fathers; <a href="/amp/romans/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> From the standpoint of the gospel, the Jews [at present] are enemies [of God] for your sake [which is for your benefit], but from the standpoint of God’s choice [of the Jews as His people], they are still loved by Him for the sake of the fathers. <a href="/csb/romans/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Regarding the gospel, they are enemies for your advantage, but regarding election, they are loved because of the patriarchs, <a href="/hcsb/romans/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Regarding the gospel, they are enemies for your advantage, but regarding election, they are loved because of the patriarchs, <a href="/asv/romans/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> As touching the gospel, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake. <a href="/cev/romans/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The people of Israel are treated as God's enemies, so the good news can come to you Gentiles. But they are still the chosen ones, and God loves them because of their famous ancestors. <a href="/erv/romans/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> As touching the gospel, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake. <a href="/gwt/romans/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Good News made the Jewish people enemies because of you. But by God's choice they are loved because of their ancestors. <a href="/gnt/romans/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Because they reject the Good News, the Jews are God's enemies for the sake of you Gentiles. But because of God's choice, they are his friends because of their ancestors. <a href="/isv/romans/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake, but as far as election is concerned, they are loved for the sake of their ancestors. <a href="/msb/romans/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs. <a href="/net/romans/11.htm">NET Bible</a> In regard to the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but in regard to election they are dearly loved for the sake of the fathers. <a href="/nheb/romans/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Concerning the Good News, they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election, they are loved for the fathers' sake. <a href="/wbt/romans/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as concerning the election, they are beloved for the father's sakes. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In relation to the Good News, the Jews are God's enemies for your sakes; but in relation to God's choice they are dearly loved for the sake of their forefathers. <a href="/web/romans/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Concerning the Good News, they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sake. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> As regards, indeed, the good tidings, [they are] enemies on your account; and as regards the [divine] selection—beloved on account of the fathers; <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For as regards the gospel, they are enemies on account of you; but as regards election, beloved on account of the patriarchs. <a href="/ylt/romans/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> As regards, indeed, the good tidings, they are enemies on your account; and as regards the choice -- beloved on account of the fathers; <a href="/slt/romans/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Truly concerning the good news, enemies for you: and concerning the selection, beloved for the fathers.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> As concerning the gospel, indeed, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are most dear for the sake of the fathers. <a href="/cpdv/romans/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Certainly, according to the Gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But according to the election, they are most beloved for the sake of the fathers. <a href="/nabre/romans/11.htm">New American Bible</a> In respect to the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but in respect to election, they are beloved because of the patriarchs. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As regards the gospel they are enemies of God for your sake; but as regards election they are beloved, for the sake of their ancestors;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now according to the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But according to election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But they are enemies in The Gospel for your sake, and in The Election they are beloved because of The Patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> As it respects the gospel, they are enemies of God for your sakes; but as it respects their election, they are beloved for the fathers sakes: <a href="/godbey/romans/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> They are enemies indeed, as touching the gospel, for your sakes: but beloved with reference to election for the sake of the fathers: <a href="/haweis/romans/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> As concerning the gospel indeed, they are now enemies for your sakes: as concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers? sake. <a href="/mace/romans/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Though they are violently prejudiced against the gospel upon your account: yet they are objects of favour upon the account of their having been chosen out of respect to your fore-fathers. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In relation to the Good News, the Jews are God's enemies for your sakes; but in relation to God's choice they are dearly loved for the sake of their forefathers. <a href="/worrell/romans/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> As touching the Gospel, they are enemies for your sake; but as touching the election, they are beloved for the Father's sake; <a href="/worsley/romans/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> As to the gospel indeed they are enemies on your account, but as to the election they are beloved on account of the fathers. <a href="/parallel/romans/11-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2930" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">All Israel Shall Be Saved</a> …27And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.” 28<a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: Kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">Regarding</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2098.htm" title="2098: euangelion (N-ANS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel,</a> <a href="/greek/2190.htm" title="2190: echthroi (Adj-NMP) -- Hated, hostile; subst: an enemy. From a primary echtho; hateful; usually as a noun, an adversary.">they are enemies</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">on your account;</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">regarding</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1589.htm" title="1589: eklogēn (N-AFS) -- A choosing out, selecting, choice (by God). From eklegomai; selection.">election,</a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agapētoi (Adj-NMP) -- From agapao; beloved.">they are loved</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">on account of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: pateras (N-AMP) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">patriarchs.</a> 29For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Romans 9:4-5</a> the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen. <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Romans 11:11-12</a> I ask then, did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Certainly not! However, because of their trespass, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous. / But if their trespass means riches for the world, and their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring! <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1-2</a> I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Romans 11:7</a> What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened, <a href="/romans/11-15.htm">Romans 11:15</a> For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Romans 11:25-26</a> I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. / And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. <a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Romans 9:30-32</a> What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; / but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. / Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Romans 10:19-21</a> I ask instead, did Israel not understand? First, Moses says: “I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation without understanding.” / And Isaiah boldly says: “I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.” / But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.” <a href="/romans/3-1.htm">Romans 3:1-2</a> What, then, is the advantage of being a Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? / Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Romans 15:8</a> For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46</a> Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Acts 28:25-28</a> They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: / ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ ... <a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">2 Corinthians 3:14-16</a> But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. / But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42-43</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? / Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-19</a> If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the father's sakes.are enemies.<a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Romans 11:11,30</a> I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy… <a href="/matthew/21-43.htm">Matthew 21:43</a> Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.<a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45,46</a> But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming… but.<a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Romans 11:7</a> What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded<a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8,9</a> But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend… are beloved.<a href="/genesis/26-4.htm">Genesis 26:4</a> And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;<a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">Genesis 28:14</a> And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.<a href="/leviticus/26-40.htm">Leviticus 26:40-42</a> If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/8-10.htm">Account</a> <a href="/romans/9-25.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/romans/11-6.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/acts/18-17.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/john/21-16.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Election</a> <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/romans/11-13.htm">Far</a> <a href="/romans/9-5.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/acts/26-6.htm">Forefathers</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/romans/9-25.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">News</a> <a href="/romans/9-5.htm">Patriarchs</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Question</a> <a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/romans/6-11.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/romans/11-19.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/romans/4-24.htm">Sakes</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Selection</a> <a href="/acts/28-12.htm">Touching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/13-5.htm">Account</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/romans/16-13.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-3.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-5.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-4.htm">Election</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Far</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">Forefathers</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/romans/11-29.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/romans/11-30.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">News</a> <a href="/john/7-22.htm">Patriarchs</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-4.htm">Question</a> <a href="/romans/14-6.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/romans/13-5.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Sakes</a> <a href="/romans/11-29.htm">Selection</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-37.htm">Touching</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 11</div>1. <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">God has not cast off all Israel.</a> 7. <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Some were elected, though the rest were hardened.</a> 16. <a href="/romans/11-16.htm">There is hope of their conversion.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">The Gentiles may not exult over them;</a> 26. <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">for there is a promise of their salvation.</a> 33. <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">God's judgments are unsearchable.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase refers to the Jewish people who, at the time of Paul's writing, largely rejected the gospel of Jesus Christ. The term "enemies" indicates their opposition to the message of salvation through Christ, which was a source of tension between Jewish and Gentile believers. Historically, this opposition can be traced back to the early church's struggles, as seen in Acts, where Jewish leaders often resisted the apostles' teachings. The phrase "on your account" suggests that this enmity serves a purpose in God's plan, allowing the gospel to be spread to the Gentiles, as seen in <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46-48</a>, where Paul and Barnabas turn to the Gentiles after Jewish rejection.but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs. Despite their current opposition to the gospel, the Jewish people remain "loved" because of God's covenantal promises to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This reflects the unchanging nature of God's promises, as seen in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>, where God promises to make Abraham a great nation and bless all families of the earth through him. The concept of "election" here emphasizes God's sovereign choice and faithfulness to His covenant, which is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament. This love is not based on their current actions but on God's historical promises and His plan for redemption, which includes the eventual restoration of Israel, as prophesied in passages like <a href="/ezekiel/37.htm">Ezekiel 37</a> and <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Romans 11:26</a>, where Paul speaks of all Israel being saved.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, addressing the complex relationship between Jews and Gentiles in the context of God's salvation plan. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> Referred to as "enemies" in the context of the gospel due to their rejection of Christ, yet still loved because of God's promises to the patriarchs. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_gentiles.htm">The Gentiles</a> The recipients of the gospel who benefit from the Jews' temporary hardening, as Paul explains the inclusion of Gentiles in God's salvation plan. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_patriarchs.htm">The Patriarchs</a> Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, whose covenantal relationship with God ensures the continued love for their descendants. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_gospel.htm">The Gospel</a> The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the focal point of the tension between Jews and Gentiles in this passage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that God's plans are beyond human understanding, and His election is based on His promises and purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_israel.htm">The Role of Israel</a> Acknowledge the unique role of Israel in God's redemptive history and the ongoing significance of the Jewish people. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_god's_love.htm">The Nature of God's Love</a> God's love is steadfast and based on His covenantal promises, not human actions or merit. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> Embrace the unity of Jews and Gentiles in Christ, understanding that both groups are integral to God's salvation plan. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_gospel.htm">Living Out the Gospel</a> As recipients of grace, live in a way that reflects God's love and faithfulness, fostering reconciliation and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 11</a> <a href="/q/key_teachings_events_in_luke.htm">What are the key teachings and events in Luke?</a> <a href="/q/can_christians_celebrate_easter.htm">What is the reason for celebrating Easter?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jer._30_11_fit_israel's_exiles.htm">How does Jeremiah 30:11 align with Israel's ongoing foreign domination and exiles throughout history?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_israel.htm">What does the Bible say about Israel in End Times?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) The real position of the Jews is this: They have been suffered to fall into a state of estrangement in order to make room for the Gentiles. But this does not abrogate God's original choice of them. They are still His beloved people, for the sake of their forefathers, the patriarchs, if not for their own.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 28, 29. - As touching the gospel indeed (with regard to acceptance of the gospel now) they are enemies for your sakes (for their having become God's enemies by rejecting and opposing it has been the occasion of your having been now called in): but as touching the election (God's original choice of Israel to be his people. Ἐκλογὴ here cannot well have a concrete sense, as in ver. 7), they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. For the gifts (χαρίσματα, meaning "free gifts," or "gifts of grace;" the word used to denote the special gifts of the Holy Ghost showered after Pentecost in the apostolic Church; but expressing generally, as here, whatever God, of his own good will, grants freely) and the calling of God are without repentance (i.e. unrepented of by him and irrevocable; cf. <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19, 20</a>; also <a href="/1_samuel/15-29.htm">1 Samuel 15:29</a>). This denial of anthropopathy in God is asserted as a general truth, to be applied to his calling of "the fathers," i.e. the patriarchs, and their seed after them, to be his people. It is true that, as is shown in ch. 4, there is a spiritual seed of Abraham, not necessarily of the house of Israel, to whom the promises in their ultimate scope were to be fulfilled; but the apostle regards it as impossible that the promises made primarily to the chosen people themselves should be revoked or fail of eventual fulfilment to them. <a href="/commentaries/romans/11-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Regarding Κατὰ (Kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gospel, εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. [they are] enemies ἐχθροὶ (echthroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2190.htm">Strong's 2190: </a> Hated, hostile; subst: an enemy. From a primary echtho; hateful; usually as a noun, an adversary. on your account; δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. regarding κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). election, ἐκλογὴν (eklogēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1589.htm">Strong's 1589: </a> A choosing out, selecting, choice (by God). From eklegomai; selection. [they are] loved ἀγαπητοὶ (agapētoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> From agapao; beloved. on account of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. patriarchs. πατέρας (pateras) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. 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