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Romans 11:2-12

2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. Don’t you know what the Scripture says in the passage about Elijah—how he appealed to God against Israel:

3 “Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me”?

4 And what was God’s answer to him? “I have reserved for myself seven thousand who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”

5 So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.

6 And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.

7 What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,

8 as it is written:
“God gave them a spirit of stupor,
eyes so that they could not see
and ears so that they could not hear,
to this very day.”

9 And David says:
“May their table become a snare and a trap,
a stumbling block and a retribution for them.

10 May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see,
and their backs be bent forever.”

11 Ingrafted Branches
Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious.

12 But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring!

Cross References for Romans 11:2-12

Genesis 44:15 - Joseph said to them, “What is this you have done? Don’t you know that a man like me can find th... Click to read the verse Genesis 44:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 44:15

Numbers 16:15 - Then Moses became very angry and said to the Lord, “Do not accept their offering. I have not ta... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:15 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:15

Nehemiah 9:30 - For many years you were patient with them. By your Spirit you admonished them through your prop... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:30 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:30

1 Timothy 5:18 - For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The wor... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:18 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:18

Hebrews 1:1 - The Son Superior to Angels In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at man... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:1

James 2:23 - And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as... Click to read the verse James 2:23 Click to read the verse James 2:23

2 Timothy 2:19 - Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:19 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:19

James 5:17 - Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain ... Click to read the verse James 5:17 Click to read the verse James 5:17

1 Kings 17:1 - Elijah Fed by Ravens Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:1 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:1

Exodus 32:1 - The Golden Calf When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, th... Click to read the verse Exodus 32:1 Click to read the verse Exodus 32:1

1 Peter 1:2 - who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:2

Acts 7:40 - They told Aaron, ‘Make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who led us out o... Click to read the verse Acts 7:40 Click to read the verse Acts 7:40

Romans 9:23 - What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:23 Click to read the verse Romans 9:23

Psalms 94:14 - For the Lord will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:14

Leviticus 26:44 - Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject them or abh... Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:44 Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:44

Acts 3:17 - “Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. Click to read the verse Acts 3:17 Click to read the verse Acts 3:17

1 Corinthians 8:3 - But the man who loves God is known by God. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:3

Romans 8:29 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:29 Click to read the verse Romans 8:29

Ezekiel 11:19 - I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:19 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:19

John 17:6 - Jesus Prays for His Disciples “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. ... Click to read the verse John 17:6 Click to read the verse John 17:6

Galatians 4:30 - But what does the Scripture say? “Get rid of the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:30 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:30

Acts 13:48 - When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were... Click to read the verse Acts 13:48 Click to read the verse Acts 13:48

Acts 15:18 - that have been known for ages. Click to read the verse Acts 15:18 Click to read the verse Acts 15:18

1 Corinthians 6:2 - Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are yo... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:2

Jeremiah 18:19-23 - Listen to me, O Lord; hear what my accusers are saying! Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:19-23 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:19-23

Romans 9:6 - It is not as though God’s word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. Click to read the verse Romans 9:6 Click to read the verse Romans 9:6

John 4:11 - “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get t... Click to read the verse John 4:11 Click to read the verse John 4:11

Luke 4:1 - The Temptation of Jesus Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by... Click to read the verse Luke 4:1 Click to read the verse Luke 4:1

John 4:1-3 - Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing mor... Click to read the verse John 4:1-3 Click to read the verse John 4:1-3

Romans 8:29-30 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:29-30 Click to read the verse Romans 8:29-30

Philippians 1:22 - If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I cho... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:22 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:22

Romans 4:3 - What does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Click to read the verse Romans 4:3 Click to read the verse Romans 4:3