Romans 11:26 Meaning and Explanation
“And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul declares that in this way all Israel will be saved, citing the promise of a Deliverer coming from Zion to turn away ungodliness.
What Does Romans 11:26 Mean?
Reaching the climax of his argument, Paul announces that all Israel will be saved. He grounds this not in optimism but in Scripture, quoting the promise that a Deliverer would come from Zion to remove ungodliness from the people of Jacob.
The hope rests entirely on the coming Deliverer, who does for the people what they cannot do for themselves. Salvation is His work, turning away ungodliness by His own hand. The verse lifts the reader's eyes from human failure to the faithful Redeemer through whom God keeps every promise.
Romans 11:26 in the Original Language
rhuomai (ῥύομαι), 'Deliverer' -- one who rescues or draws another out of danger to safety.
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What does Romans 11:26 mean?
Paul declares that in this way all Israel will be saved, citing the promise of a Deliverer coming from Zion to turn away ungodliness.