Romans 11:2

Romans 11:1 bbe — So I say, Has God put his people on one side? Let there be no such thought. For I am of Israel, of the seed of Abraham,…

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"So I say, Has God put his people on one side? Let there be no such thought. For I am of Israel, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin."

— Romans 11:1, Bible in Basic English

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“I say then, Did God cast off his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. ”
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Romans 11 — Context

So I say, Has God put his people on one side? Let there be no such thought. For I am of Israel, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

God has not put away the people of his selection. Or have you no knowledge of what is said about Elijah in the holy Writings? how he says words to God against Israel,

Lord, they have put your prophets to death, and made waste your altars, and now I am the last, and they are searching for me to take away my life.

But what answer does God make to him? I have still seven thousand men whose knees have not been bent to Baal.

Romans 11:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 11:1 say?

Romans 11:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So I say, Has God put his people on one side? Let there be no such thought. For I am of Israel, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.”

Where is Romans 11:1 in the Bible?

Romans 11:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 11, verse 1.

Who wrote Romans?

Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.

What is the book of Romans about?

Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.

What are the major themes of Romans?

Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 11:1.

What translation should I read Romans 11:1 in?

Romans 11:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Romans 11:1?

Romans 11:1 reads (BBE): “So I say, Has God put his people on one side? Let there be no such thought. For I am of Israel, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Romans 11:1 bbe — So I say, Has God put his people on one side? Let there be no such thought. For I am of Israel, of the seed of Abraham,…

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Romans 11 — Context

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