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for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/nasb/romans/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they also, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/nasb77/romans/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they also, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in; for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/lsb/romans/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they also, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/amp/romans/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And even they [the unbelieving Jews], if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in; for God has the power to graft them in again. <a href="/csb/romans/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And even they, if they do not remain in unbelief, will be grafted in, because God has the power to graft them in again. <a href="/hcsb/romans/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And even they, if they do not remain in unbelief, will be grafted in, because God has the power to graft them in again. <a href="/asv/romans/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they also, if they continue not in their unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/cev/romans/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If those other branches will start having faith, they will be made a part of that tree again. God has the power to put them back. <a href="/erv/romans/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they also, if they continue not in their unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/gwt/romans/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If Jewish people do not continue in their unbelief, they will be grafted onto the tree again, because God is able to do that. <a href="/gnt/romans/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> And if the Jews abandon their unbelief, they will be put back in the place where they were; for God is able to do that. <a href="/isv/romans/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> If the Jews do not persist in their unbelief, they will be grafted in again, because God is able to graft them in. <a href="/msb/romans/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And if they also do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/net/romans/11.htm">NET Bible</a> And even they--if they do not continue in their unbelief--will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/nheb/romans/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They also, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/wbt/romans/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be ingrafted: for God is able to ingraft them again. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Moreover, if they turn from their unbelief, they too will be grafted in. For God is powerful enough to graft them in again; <a href="/web/romans/11.htm">World English Bible</a> They also, if they don’t continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And those also, if they may not remain in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again; <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And even they, if they do not continue in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/ylt/romans/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And those also, if they may not remain in unbelief, shall be graffed in, for God is able again to graff them in; <a href="/slt/romans/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they also, if they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/cpdv/romans/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Moreover, if they do not remain in unbelief, they will be grafted on. For God is able to graft them on again. <a href="/nabre/romans/11.htm">New American Bible</a> And they also, if they do not remain in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And even those of Israel, if they do not persist in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And even they, if they do not abide in their unbelief, will be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And if they do not continue in their utter lack of faith, they will also be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they, also, if they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/godbey/romans/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But these also, if they may not abide in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/haweis/romans/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But they also, if they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/mace/romans/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> nay, even the Jews, if they don't continue still incredulous, shall be grafted in: since divine power can graft them in again. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Moreover, if they turn from their unbelief, they too will be grafted in. For God is powerful enough to graft them in again; <a href="/worrell/romans/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they also, if they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in; for God is able to graft them in again. <a href="/worsley/romans/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they, if they do not continue in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able again to graft them in. <a href="/parallel/romans/11-23.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=2875" 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> …22Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. 23<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/2548.htm" title="2548: kakeinoi (DPro-NMP) -- And he, she, it, and that. From kai and ekeinos; likewise that.">they</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/1961.htm" title="1961: epimenōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain.">do not persist</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/570.htm" title="570: apistia (N-DFS) -- Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness.">in unbelief,</a> <a href="/greek/1461.htm" title="1461: enkentristhēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- To graft in, ingraft. From en and a derivative of kentron; to prick in, i.e. Ingraft.">they will be grafted in,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1415.htm" title="1415: dynatos (Adj-NMS) -- (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.">able</a> <a href="/greek/1461.htm" title="1461: enkentrisai (V-ANA) -- To graft in, ingraft. From en and a derivative of kentron; to prick in, i.e. Ingraft.">to graft</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them in</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">again.</a> 24For if you were cut from a wild olive tree, and contrary to nature were grafted into one that is cultivated, how much more readily will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree!…<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="/john/15-1.htm">John 15:1-6</a> “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ... <a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Ephesians 2:12-13</a> remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. <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/11-11.htm">Isaiah 11:11-12</a> On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / 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="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a> 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. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ... <a href="/ezekiel/37-21.htm">Ezekiel 37:21-23</a> 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. / I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. Then they will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms. / They will no longer defile themselves with their idols or detestable images, or with any of their transgressions. I will save them from all their apostasies by which they sinned, and I will cleanse them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-16.htm">2 Corinthians 3:16</a> But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. <a href="/hosea/1-10.htm">Hosea 1:10-11</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.’ / Then the people of Judah and of Israel will be gathered together, and they will appoint for themselves one leader, and will go up out of the land. For great will be the day of Jezreel. <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <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. <a href="/isaiah/27-6.htm">Isaiah 27:6</a> In the days to come, Jacob will take root. Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit. <a href="/ezekiel/36-24.htm">Ezekiel 36:24-28</a> For I will take you from among the nations and gather you out of all the countries, and I will bring you back into your own land. / I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. / I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. ... <a href="/luke/13-6.htm">Luke 13:6-9</a> Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. / So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ / ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. ... <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/jeremiah/3-17.htm">Jeremiah 3:17-18</a> At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered in Jerusalem to honor the name of the LORD. They will no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts. / In those days the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel, and they will come together from the land of the north to the land that I gave to your fathers as an inheritance.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.<a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.<a href="/matthew/23-39.htm">Matthew 23:39</a> For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.<a href="/2_corinthians/3-16.htm">2 Corinthians 3:16</a> Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Able</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/acts/27-38.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/11-19.htm">Graffed</a> <a href="/romans/11-19.htm">Grafted</a> <a href="/romans/11-19.htm">Ingrafted</a> <a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Others</a> <a href="/romans/6-1.htm">Persist</a> <a href="/acts/9-22.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Unbelief</a> <a href="/romans/6-5.htm">United</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/3-14.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-2.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Graffed</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Grafted</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Ingrafted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/romans/12-5.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">Persist</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/romans/11-30.htm">Unbelief</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">United</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And if they do not persist in unbelief This phrase highlights the conditional nature of the promise. The context is Paul's discussion of Israel's spiritual state and the possibility of their restoration. Historically, Israel's unbelief led to their temporary hardening, as seen in <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Romans 11:7-10</a>. The concept of unbelief is central to understanding the Jewish rejection of Jesus as the Messiah. Theologically, this reflects the broader biblical theme of faith as a requirement for salvation, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>. The phrase implies hope and potential for change, emphasizing God's mercy and the possibility of repentance and faith.they will be grafted in The imagery of grafting is agricultural, reflecting the practice of inserting a branch from one tree into another. This metaphor is used to describe the inclusion of Gentiles into the spiritual blessings of Israel (<a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-19</a>). Here, it suggests the re-inclusion of Israel if they turn back to faith. This reflects the biblical theme of restoration and reconciliation, seen in prophecies like <a href="/ezekiel/37.htm">Ezekiel 37</a>, where the dry bones represent Israel's revival. The grafting metaphor underscores the unity and continuity of God's people, both Jew and Gentile, in Christ.for God is able to graft them in again This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and power. Theologically, it underscores the omnipotence of God in salvation history, affirming that nothing is impossible for Him (<a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Luke 1:37</a>). The word "again" suggests a return to a former state, indicating that Israel's initial position as God's chosen people can be restored. This reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in the Abrahamic covenant (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>). The assurance of God's ability to restore Israel is a testament to His unchanging nature and His commitment to His covenant people.<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, Paul is addressing the church in Rome, composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers. His writings often focus on the relationship between Jews and Gentiles in God's salvation plan. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation of Israel is central to this passage. Paul discusses the spiritual state of Israel and their potential restoration to God's favor. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who have been grafted into the spiritual blessings of Israel through faith in Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The sovereign being who has the power to graft Israel back into the spiritual olive tree, symbolizing His covenant people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_olive_tree.htm">The Olive Tree</a> A metaphor used by Paul to represent the people of God. The natural branches (Israel) were broken off due to unbelief, and wild branches (Gentiles) were grafted in.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god_to_restore.htm">The Power of God to Restore</a> God’s ability to graft Israel back into the olive tree demonstrates His power and sovereignty. No situation is beyond His ability to redeem and restore. <a href="/topical/t/the_condition_of_faith.htm">The Condition of Faith</a> The key condition for being grafted back in is faith. This underscores the importance of belief and trust in God’s promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_inclusivity_of_god's_plan.htm">The Inclusivity of God’s Plan</a> God’s plan of salvation is inclusive, extending to both Jews and Gentiles. This calls for humility and gratitude among believers. <a href="/topical/t/the_warning_against_unbelief.htm">The Warning Against Unbelief</a> Just as Israel was broken off due to unbelief, believers are warned to remain steadfast in faith to avoid a similar fate. <a href="/topical/h/hope_for_restoration.htm">Hope for Restoration</a> There is always hope for those who have fallen away. God’s grace is sufficient to restore anyone who turns back to Him in faith.<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/why_doesn't_divine_love_stop_hell.htm">Why does divine love not prevent eternal punishment?</a> <a href="/q/why_compare_humans_to_clay,_just_god.htm">Romans 9:20–21: Why would a just God compare humans to clay destined for either honorable or dishonorable use? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_harden_hearts_in_isaiah_6_9-10.htm">Isaiah 6:9–10 – How does a just God justify hardening people’s hearts so they cannot understand or repent?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_god_reconcile_casting_away.htm">John 15:6: How does a loving God reconcile casting away “unfruitful branches” into fire with other biblical depictions of mercy? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/romans/11-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. they κἀκεῖνοι (kakeinoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2548.htm">Strong's 2548: </a> And he, she, it, and that. From kai and ekeinos; likewise that. do not persist ἐπιμένωσιν (epimenōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain. in unbelief, ἀπιστίᾳ (apistia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_570.htm">Strong's 570: </a> Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness. they will be grafted in, ἐνκεντρισθήσονται (enkentristhēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1461.htm">Strong's 1461: </a> To graft in, ingraft. From en and a derivative of kentron; to prick in, i.e. Ingraft. for γάρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. able δυνατὸς (dynatos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1415.htm">Strong's 1415: </a> (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. to graft ἐνκεντρίσαι (enkentrisai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1461.htm">Strong's 1461: </a> To graft in, ingraft. From en and a derivative of kentron; to prick in, i.e. Ingraft. them {in} αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. again. πάλιν (palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/11-23.htm">NT Letters: Romans 11:23 They also if they don't continue (Rom. 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