Romans 11:15 Meaning and Explanation
“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?”
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Read Full Chapter →If Israel's setting aside brought reconciliation to the world, Paul says, their full acceptance will be like life from the dead.
What Does Romans 11:15 Mean?
Paul repeats his pattern of reasoning from lesser to greater. If the temporary setting aside of many in Israel opened the way for the world to be reconciled to God, then their being received back will bring something even more wonderful.
He reaches for the largest image he can: life from the dead. The restoration he anticipates is no small repair but a resurrection-like renewal. The verse fills the reader with expectancy, teaching that God's deepest purpose is always to bring life out of what seemed lost.
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What does Romans 11:15 mean?
If Israel's setting aside brought reconciliation to the world, Paul says, their full acceptance will be like life from the dead.