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It will be life for those who were dead! <a href="/esv/romans/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead? <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be if not life out from the dead? <a href="/kjv/romans/11.htm">King James Bible</a> 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? <a href="/nkjv/romans/11.htm">New King James Version</a> For if their being cast away is the reconciling of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? <a href="/nasb_/romans/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For if their rejection proves to be the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? <a href="/nasb/romans/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? <a href="/nasb77/romans/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For if their rejection be the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? <a href="/lsb/romans/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? <a href="/amp/romans/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For if their [present] rejection [of salvation] is for the reconciliation of the world [to God], what will their acceptance [of salvation] be but [nothing less than] life from the dead? <a href="/csb/romans/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For if their rejection brings reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead? <a href="/hcsb/romans/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For if their rejection brings reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead? <a href="/asv/romans/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> For if the casting away of them is the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? <a href="/cev/romans/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Israel rejected God, the rest of the people in the world were able to turn to him. So when God makes friends with Israel, it will be like bringing the dead back to life. <a href="/erv/romans/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> For if the casting away of them is the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? <a href="/gwt/romans/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If Israel's rejection means that the world has been brought back to God, what does Israel's acceptance mean? It means that Israel has come back to life. <a href="/gnt/romans/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> For when they were rejected, all other people were changed from God's enemies into his friends. What will it be, then, when they are accepted? It will be life for the dead! <a href="/isv/romans/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> For if their rejection results in reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance bring but life from the dead? <a href="/msb/romans/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? <a href="/net/romans/11.htm">NET Bible</a> For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? <a href="/nheb/romans/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For if the rejection of them is the reconciling of the world, what would their acceptance be, but life from the dead? <a href="/wbt/romans/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For if the rejection of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For if their having been cast aside has carried with it the reconciliation of the world, what will their being accepted again be but Life out of death? <a href="/web/romans/11.htm">World English Bible</a> For if the rejection of them is the reconciling of the world, what would their acceptance be, but life from the dead? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for if the casting away of them [is] a reconciliation of the world, what the reception—if not life out of the dead? <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be if not life out from the dead? <a href="/ylt/romans/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for if the casting away of them is a reconciliation of the world, what the reception -- if not life out of the dead? <a href="/slt/romans/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For if their rejection the reconciliation of the world, what the reception, but life from the dead?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For if the loss of them be the reconciliation of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? <a href="/cpdv/romans/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For if their loss is for the reconciliation of the world, what could their return be for, except life out of death? <a href="/nabre/romans/11.htm">New American Bible</a> For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? <a href="/nrsvce/romans/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if their rejection has resulted in reconciliation of the world, how much more will their restoration be? Indeed it will be life from the dead. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For if their rejection was the reconciliation for the world, how much greater therefore is their return, if not life from the dead?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For, if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the reception of them be, but life from the dead?<CM> <a href="/godbey/romans/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For if the casting away of them was the reconciling of the world, what will their reception be, but life from the dead? <a href="/haweis/romans/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For if the rejection of them is the reconciliation of the world, what shall their recovery be, but life from the dead? <a href="/mace/romans/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for, if by rejecting them, the world may be reconciled; what shall their restoration be, but a general resurrection? <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For if their having been cast aside has carried with it the reconciliation of the world, what will their being accepted again be but Life out of death? <a href="/worrell/romans/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For, if the casting away of them is the reconciling of the world, what will the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? <a href="/worsley/romans/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for if the rejecting of them be the reconciling of the world, what will the receiving them again be but life from the dead? <a href="/parallel/romans/11-15.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=2795" 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">The Ingrafting of the Gentiles</a> …14in the hope that I may provoke my own people to jealousy and save some of them. 15<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/580.htm" title="580: apobolē (N-NFS) -- A casting away, rejection, a loss. From apoballo; rejection; figuratively, loss.">rejection</a> <a href="/greek/2643.htm" title="2643: katallagē (N-NFS) -- Reconciliation, restoration to favor. From katallasso; exchange, i.e. Restoration to favor.">is the reconciliation</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmou (N-GMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">of the world,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NFS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">will their</a> <a href="/greek/4356.htm" title="4356: proslēmpsis (N-NFS) -- A receiving, a taking to one's self, acceptance. From proslambano; admission.">acceptance be</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōē (N-NFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekrōn (Adj-GMP) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">the dead?</a> 16If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.…<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="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-19</a> All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. <a href="/ephesians/2-16.htm">Ephesians 2:16</a> and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. <a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Colossians 1:20-22</a> and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. / Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds. / But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence— <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Romans 5:10</a> For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life! <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a> Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. <a href="/acts/15-16.htm">Acts 15:16-17</a> ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, / so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things <a href="/isaiah/11-12.htm">Isaiah 11:12</a> He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/66-8.htm">Isaiah 66:8</a> Who has heard of such as this? Who has seen such things? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be delivered in an instant? Yet as soon as Zion was in labor, she gave birth to her children. <a href="/ezekiel/37-11.htm">Ezekiel 37:11-14</a> Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Look, they are saying, ‘Our bones are dried up, and our hope has perished; we are cut off.’ / Therefore prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O My people, I will open your graves and bring you up from them, and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. / Then you, My people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. ... <a href="/hosea/1-10.htm">Hosea 1:10</a> Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ <a href="/hosea/2-23.htm">Hosea 2:23</a> And I will sow her as My own in the land, and I will have compassion on ‘No Compassion.’ I will say to those called ‘Not My People,’ ‘You are My people,’ and they will say, ‘You are my God.’” <a href="/zechariah/8-13.htm">Zechariah 8:13</a> As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.” <a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Zechariah 10:6</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/21-43.htm">Matthew 21:43</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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?the casting.<a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1,2,11,12</a> I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin… the reconciling.<a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Romans 5:10</a> For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.<a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24</a> Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-20</a> And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; … but.<a href="/ezekiel/37-1.htm">Ezekiel 37:1-14</a> The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, … <a href="/revelation/11-11.htm">Revelation 11:11</a> And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.<a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4-6</a> And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Acceptance</a> <a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/romans/11-2.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/acts/27-40.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/romans/11-3.htm">Death</a> <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/romans/11-3.htm">Life</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Means</a> <a href="/romans/9-28.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Reconciliation</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-20.htm">Reconciling</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-3.htm">Rejection</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">World</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">World's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/3-11.htm">Acceptance</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/romans/14-9.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/romans/14-7.htm">Death</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/romans/14-7.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">Means</a> <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/romans/11-31.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">Reconciliation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">Reconciling</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-3.htm">Rejection</a> <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">World</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">World's</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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Historically, this rejection led to the spread of the Gospel to the Gentiles, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, which speaks of being a light to the nations. The "reconciliation of the world" indicates the opening of God's covenant to all humanity, not just Israel, aligning with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>. This reflects the mystery of God's plan, where Israel's unbelief becomes a means for Gentile salvation, as seen in <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46-48</a>.what will their acceptance be This anticipates a future time when Israel will recognize Jesus as the Messiah. Theologically, this is seen as a pivotal moment in redemptive history, often associated with eschatological events. The acceptance of Israel is linked to prophecies like <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a>, where they will look upon the one they have pierced. This acceptance is expected to bring about a significant spiritual revival and blessing, not only for Israel but for the entire world.but life from the dead? This phrase suggests a profound transformation akin to resurrection. It can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual renewal and revival, echoing <a href="/ezekiel/37.htm">Ezekiel 37</a>'s vision of dry bones coming to life, symbolizing Israel's restoration. In a broader sense, it points to the ultimate resurrection at the end of the age, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-22.htm">1 Corinthians 15:22-23</a>. This life from the dead signifies the fullness of God's redemptive work, culminating in the resurrection of believers and the restoration of all things.<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 church in Rome, composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> Refers to the Jewish people, God's chosen nation, who largely rejected Jesus as the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who were being brought into the faith, experiencing the reconciliation offered through Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation.htm">Reconciliation</a> The act of restoring a broken relationship, in this context, between God and humanity through Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/l/life_from_the_dead.htm">Life from the Dead</a> A metaphorical expression indicating a profound spiritual revival or resurrection, possibly alluding to the future acceptance of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_rejection_and_reconciliation.htm">Understanding Rejection and Reconciliation</a> The rejection of Christ by Israel led to the reconciliation of the Gentiles. This demonstrates God's sovereignty and His ability to use all circumstances for His redemptive purposes. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a> The phrase "life from the dead" offers hope for the future restoration of Israel. It encourages believers to trust in God's promises and His power to bring spiritual revival. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The inclusion of the Gentiles into God's family highlights the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers. Believers are called to embrace unity in diversity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church.htm">The Role of the Church</a> The church is tasked with the ministry of reconciliation, sharing the message of Christ's redemptive work with all people, regardless of their background. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_ambassadors_of_reconciliation.htm">Living as Ambassadors of Reconciliation</a> Christians are called to live as ambassadors of reconciliation, actively seeking to restore broken relationships and promote peace in their communities.<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/what_defines_libertarian_free_will.htm">What defines libertarian free will?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_luciferian_beliefs.htm">What defines the belief system of Luciferianism?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_israel.htm">What does the Bible say about Israel in End Times?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_reject_some_sacrifices.htm">Proverbs 15:8: Why does a just and loving God reject certain sacrifices yet accept others if He's truly impartial?</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>(15) Reconciling of the world.--The gospel could not be preached to the Gentiles until it had first been offered to and rejected by the Jews. Hence the casting away of the Jews might be said to have caused the reconciling of the rest of the world.Life from the dead.--The reconversion of the Jews will be a signal to inaugurate that reign of eternal life which will be ushered in by the resurrection from the dead.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - 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? The vivid force of this concluding expression is weakened by attempts to define what is exactly meant by it; as, for instance (as some interpret), that the general resurrection will come when the fulness of the Jews as well as the Gentiles has come in. It is best to leave the grandeur of the conception to be felt rather than explained. <a href="/commentaries/romans/11-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. rejection ἀποβολὴ (apobolē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_580.htm">Strong's 580: </a> A casting away, rejection, a loss. From apoballo; rejection; figuratively, loss. [is the] reconciliation καταλλαγὴ (katallagē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2643.htm">Strong's 2643: </a> Reconciliation, restoration to favor. From katallasso; exchange, i.e. Restoration to favor. of [the] world, κόσμου (kosmou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). what τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. [will their] ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine 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. acceptance [be] πρόσλημψις (proslēmpsis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4356.htm">Strong's 4356: </a> A receiving, a taking to one's self, acceptance. From proslambano; admission. but εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. life ζωὴ (zōē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] dead? νεκρῶν (nekrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. 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