Romans 11:4

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to [the image of] Baal.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But what is God’s answer to him? “I have kept for myself seven thousand men who have not knelt down to Ba‘al.”

Berean Standard Bible:

And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”

American Standard Version:

But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have left for myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But{G235} what{G5101} saith{G3004} the answer of God{G5538} unto him{G846}? I have reserved{G2641} to myself{G1683} seven thousand{G2035} men{G435}, who{G3748} have{G2578} not{G3756} bowed{G2578} the knee{G1119} to the image of Baal{G896}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Kings 19:18

  • Yet I have left [me] seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.

Numbers 25:3

  • And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.

Jeremiah 19:5

  • They have built also the high places of Baal, to burn their sons with fire [for] burnt offerings unto Baal, which I commanded not, nor spake [it], neither came [it] into my mind:

Hosea 2:8

  • For she did not know that I gave her corn, and wine, and oil, and multiplied her silver and gold, [which] they prepared for Baal.

Judges 2:13

  • And they forsook the LORD, and served Baal and Ashtaroth.

2 Kings 10:19

  • Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice [to do] to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did [it] in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.

2 Kings 10:20

  • And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed [it].

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Commentary for Romans 11:4

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  2. 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.
  3. Strong's Number: G3004
    There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέγω
    Transliteration: légō
    Pronunciation: leg'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
  4. Strong's Number: G5538
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χρηματισμός
    Transliteration: chrēmatismós
    Pronunciation: khray-mat-is-mos'
    Description: from χρηματίζω; a divine response or revelation:--answer of God.
  5. 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.
  6. Strong's Number: G2641
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καταλείπω
    Transliteration: kataleípō
    Pronunciation: kat-al-i'-po
    Description: from κατά and λείπω; to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining:--forsake, leave, reserve.
  7. Strong's Number: G1683
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐμαυτοῦ
    Transliteration: emautoû
    Pronunciation: em-ow-ton'
    Description: genitive case compound of ἐμοῦ and αὐτός; of myself so likewise the dative case , and accusative case :--me, mine own (self), myself.
  8. Strong's Number: G2035
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἑπτακισχίλιοι
    Transliteration: heptakischílioi
    Pronunciation: hep-tak-is-khil'-ee-oy
    Description: from ἑπτάκις and χίλιοι; seven times a thousand:--seven thousand.
  9. Strong's Number: G435
    There are 279 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνήρ
    Transliteration: anḗr
    Pronunciation: an'-ayr
    Description: a primary word (compare ἄνθρωπος); a man (properly as an individual male):--fellow, husband, man, sir.
  10. Strong's Number: G3748
    There are 148 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅστις
    Transliteration: hóstis
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: from ὅς and τὶς; which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same:--X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare ὅτι.
  11. Strong's Number: G2578
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κάμπτω
    Transliteration: kámptō
    Pronunciation: kamp'-to
    Description: apparently a primary verb; to bend:--bow.
  12. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  13. Strong's Number: G1119
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γόνυ
    Transliteration: góny
    Pronunciation: gon-oo'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; the "knee":--knee(X -l).
  14. Strong's Number: G896
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Βάαλ
    Transliteration: Báal
    Pronunciation: bah'-al
    Description: of Hebrew origin (בַּעַל); Baal, a Phœnician deity (used as a symbol of idolatry):--Baal.