Romans 11:27

For this [is] my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.

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Romans 11:27 (KJV)

This verse concludes Paul's quotation or adaptation of Old Testament prophecy regarding the future salvation of Israel. It directly follows the statement in verse 26 that "the Deliverer shall come out of Sion, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob."

Historical and Cultural Context: Paul is wrestling in Romans 9-11 with the question of how God's promises to Israel relate to the inclusion of Gentiles in salvation, given that many Israelites rejected Jesus as the Messiah. Chapter 11 argues that God has not permanently rejected Israel and that a future restoration and salvation awaits them. This verse is part of the prophetic basis for that hope, drawing on promises found in the Hebrew Scriptures (likely a combination or interpretation of passages like Isaiah 59:20-21 and possibly reflecting themes from the "New Covenant" described in Jeremiah 31:31-34).

Key Themes and Messages:

  • God's Covenant Faithfulness: The verse emphasizes that God's promise to Israel is based on His covenant. Despite their past disobedience, God remains committed to His people.
  • Future Salvation for Israel: It points to a future time when God will act decisively to save Israel.
  • Forgiveness of Sins: The core element of this future covenant action is the removal or forgiveness of their sins. This highlights that salvation, for both Jews and Gentiles, is fundamentally about God dealing with the problem of sin.

Linguistic Insights: The phrase "take away their sins" translates the Greek ἀφαιρέω (aphaireō), meaning "to remove, cut off, take away." It signifies a complete removal of the burden and guilt of sin, which is essential for reconciliation with God.

Cross-references:

  • Isaiah 59:20-21: The likely primary source Paul is referencing or adapting.
  • Jeremiah 31:33-34: Describes the New Covenant where God will forgive iniquity and remember sin no more.
  • Hebrews 10:17: Quotes Jeremiah 31 regarding the forgiveness of sins under the new covenant.

Practical Application: This verse reminds us of God's incredible patience and faithfulness. It shows that His plan of salvation includes the complete removal of sin through His covenant action. It offers hope not only for the future of Israel but also underscores the basis of our own hope – that God has provided a way to "take away" our sins through the work of the Messiah. God's promises are reliable, and His forgiveness is comprehensive.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Jeremiah 31:31

    Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

  • Jeremiah 31:34

    And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

  • Isaiah 27:9

    By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this [is] all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up.

  • Isaiah 59:21

    As for me, this [is] my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that [is] upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever.

  • Ezekiel 36:25

    ¶ Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.

  • Ezekiel 36:29

    I will also save you from all your uncleannesses: and I will call for the corn, and will increase it, and lay no famine upon you.

  • Isaiah 43:25

    I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

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