Bible Strands
Romans 11:2
God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Roman believers, continuing his argument about Israel’s standing immediately after asking if God has cast off His people. He grounds his answer in divine foreknowledge and scriptural precedent.
The words — ἀπώσατο (apōsato) translates literally as “did reject,” paired with οὐκ (ouk) meaning “not.” Together they form the verse’s core denial: God did not cast off His people.
The thread — This theme of divine fidelity to His people appears in Psalms 94:14, where the Lord promises never to abandon His heritage. It connects to Romans 8:29 and 1 Peter 1:2 through the concept of God’s foreknowledge establishing His purpose for His people.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that God’s past promises to Israel remain active despite present unbelief. It requires the reader to trust divine foreknowledge over visible circumstances when evaluating God’s faithfulness.
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The Greek words
King James Version
God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,
Cross-references
- Psalms 94:14 For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage.
- Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
- 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
- Genesis 44:15 “What is this deed you have done?” Joseph declared. “Do you not know that a man like me can surely divine the truth?”
- Exodus 32:1 Now when the people saw that Moses was delayed in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this Moses who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him!”
- Numbers 16:15 Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”
- Acts 3:17 And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.
- Romans 9:23 What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory—
- Nehemiah 9:30 You were patient with them for many years, and Your Spirit admonished them through Your prophets. Yet they would not listen, so You gave them into the hands of the neighboring peoples.
- Jeremiah 18:19 Attend to me, O LORD. Hear what my accusers are saying!