King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.
Complete Jewish Bible:
so also Isra’el has been disobedient now, so that by your showing them the same mercy that God has shown you, they too may now receive God’s mercy.
Berean Standard Bible:
so they too have now disobeyed, in order that they too may now receive mercy through the mercy shown to you.
American Standard Version:
even so have these also now been disobedient, that by the mercy shown to you they also may now obtain mercy.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Even so{G3779} have{G544} these{G3778} also{G2532} now{G3568} not believed{G544}, that{G2443} through your{G5212} mercy{G1656} they{G846} also{G2532} may obtain mercy{G1653}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Romans 10:16
- But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Romans 11:15
- 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?
Romans 11:25
- For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
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Commentary for Romans 11:31
Romans 11:31 is a part of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Christian community in Rome, written around AD 57-58. This verse is situated within a larger discussion in Romans 9-11, where Paul addresses the relationship between Jews and Gentiles (non-Jews) in God's plan of salvation.
In the historical context, the early Christian church was grappling with the inclusion of Gentiles into what was originally a Jewish movement. Paul uses the metaphor of an olive tree to illustrate how Gentiles, who were previously outside the covenant promises of God, could now be grafted in and share in the spiritual blessings of Israel.
The theme of Romans 11:31 is God's mercy. Paul is saying that just as the Gentiles have now received mercy and been brought into God's family without previously having believed in the Jewish Messiah, the Jews, who currently do not believe in Jesus as the Messiah, may also eventually receive mercy. The verse reflects the paradox that God's mercy extends even to those who do not currently believe, with the implication that there is hope for the salvation of Israel. Paul emphasizes that God's purposes are ultimately merciful and that His plan includes both Jews and Gentiles, leading to a future where all will be reconciled to God.
In summary, Romans 11:31 encapsulates the themes of God's mercy, the inclusion of both Jews and Gentiles in God's redemptive plan, and the hope that those who currently do not believe may also receive God's mercy. It underscores the belief that God's plan is inclusive and that His mercy is available to all, regardless of their current stance in faith.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G3779
There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὕτω
Transliteration: hoútō
Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what. - Strong's Number: G544
There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπειθέω
Transliteration: apeithéō
Pronunciation: ap-i-theh'-o
Description: from ἀπειθής; to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely):--not believe, disobedient, obey not, unbelieving. - Strong's Number: G3778
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὗτος
Transliteration: hoûtos
Pronunciation: how'-tahee
Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3568
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νῦν
Transliteration: nŷn
Pronunciation: noon
Description: a primary particle of present time; "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate:--henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also τανῦν, νυνί. - Strong's Number: G2443
There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵνα
Transliteration: hína
Pronunciation: hin'-ah
Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή. - Strong's Number: G5212
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμέτερος
Transliteration: hyméteros
Pronunciation: hoo-met'-er-os
Description: from ὑμεῖς; yours, i.e. pertaining to you:--your (own). - Strong's Number: G1656
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔλεος
Transliteration: éleos
Pronunciation: el'-eh-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; compassion (human or divine, especially active):--(+ tender) mercy. - 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. - Strong's Number: G1653
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐλεέω
Transliteration: eleéō
Pronunciation: el-eh-eh'-o
Description: from ἔλεος; to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace):--have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on).