Romans 11:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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?

Complete Jewish Bible:

For if their casting Yeshua aside means reconciliation for the world, what will their accepting him mean? It will be life from the dead!

Berean Standard Bible:

For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

American Standard Version:

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?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1063} if^{G1487} the casting away^{G580} of them^{G846} be the reconciling^{G2643} of the world^{G2889}, what^{G5101} shall the receiving^{G4356} of them be, but^{G1508} life^{G2222} from^{G1537} the dead^{G3498}?

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Commentary for Romans 11:15

Romans 11:15 is a part of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Roman Christians, where he addresses the complex relationship between Jews and Gentiles (non-Jews) in God's plan of salvation. The historical context of this verse is set in the first century, a time when the early Christian community was grappling with the inclusion of Gentiles into what was originally a Jewish movement. Many Jews had rejected Jesus as the Messiah, leading to a sense that they had been "cast away" or rejected by God.

In this verse, Paul uses a rhetorical question to highlight the significance of the Jewish people's eventual acceptance of Jesus Christ. He suggests that if their rejection—the "casting away" of them—has led to the "reconciling of the world" (meaning the opening of salvation to the Gentiles), then their future acceptance—the "receiving of them"—will be even more profound, likening it to "life from the dead." This phrase metaphorically suggests a resurrection or a miraculous restoration, implying that the full inclusion of the Jews will bring about an even greater blessing to the world, akin to a new creation or a revival of cosmic proportions.

The themes of this verse include the sovereignty of God in His dealings with humanity, the continuity of God's promises to Israel, and the ultimate reconciliation of all things in Jesus Christ. Paul emphasizes that God's plan is not finished with the rejection of the Jewish people; rather, their rejection has served a purpose in the wider scope of salvation history. Their future acceptance is anticipated to be a momentous event, full of hope and transformative power. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness and the belief that He will fulfill His covenant promises to Israel, leading to a time of universal restoration and life.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1063
   There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γάρ
   Transliteration: gár
   Pronunciation: gar
   Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1487
   There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰ
   Transliteration: ei
   Pronunciation: i
   Description: a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:--forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μή(γε), εἰ καί, εἰ μή, εἰ μή τι, εἴ περ, εἴ πως, εἴ τις, ἐκ. See also ἐάν.
   
3. Strong's Number: G580
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀποβολή
   Transliteration: apobolḗ
   Pronunciation: ap-ob-ol-ay'
   Description: from ἀποβάλλω; rejection; figuratively, loss:--casting away, loss.
   
4. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2643
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καταλλαγή
   Transliteration: katallagḗ
   Pronunciation: kat-al-lag-ay'
   Description: from καταλλάσσω; exchange (figuratively, adjustment), i.e. restoration to (the divine) favor:--atonement, reconciliation(-ing).
   
6. Strong's Number: G2889
   There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κόσμος
   Transliteration: kósmos
   Pronunciation: kos'-mos
   Description: probably from the base of κομίζω; orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally)):--adorning, world.
   
7. Strong's Number: G5101
   There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τίς
   Transliteration: tís
   Pronunciation: tis
   Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
   
8. Strong's Number: G4356
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρόσληψις
   Transliteration: próslēpsis
   Pronunciation: pros'-lape-sis
   Description: from προσλαμβάνω; admission:--receiving.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1508
   There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰ μή
   Transliteration: ei mḗ
   Pronunciation: i may
   Description: from εἰ and μή; if not:--but, except (that), if not, more than, save (only) that, saving, till.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2222
    There are 126 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζωή
    Transliteration: zōḗ
    Pronunciation: dzo-ay'
    Description: from ζάω; life (literally or figuratively):--life(-time). Compare ψυχή.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1537
    There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκ
    Transliteration: ek
    Pronunciation: ex
    Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
    
12. Strong's Number: G3498
    There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νεκρός
    Transliteration: nekrós
    Pronunciation: nek-ros'
    Description: from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun):--dead.