This can be seen as supported by his argument in Romans 2:28-29 that the only true Jews were those who were circumcised in heart, in the spirit, a firmly established Old Testament principle (Leviticus 26:41; Deuteronomy 10:16; Deuteronomy 30:6; Jeremiah 4:4; Jeremiah 9:26). (See the Introduction to the notes on Matthew.) Israel are simply spoken of as ‘Israel’, a notion which, as we have seen, is much more fluid. BibliographyRobertson, A.T. "Commentary on Romans 11:2". Whereupon this also is concluded, that we ought not rashly to pronounce of any that he is a reprobate, seeing that the Church is often brought to that state, that even the most watchful and sharp-sighted pastors, think that it is completely extinct and put out. - The passage here quoted is found in 1 Kings 19:10-18. 37. So (Romans 11:5) too now there has taken place, not a rejection of the people, but rather a gracious election out of the people. 11:2 God hath not rejected that part of his people whom he foreknew - Speaking after the manner of men. "Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament". By such as are foreknown of God, he means those that are elected and predestinated to eternal life, Romans 8:29: a foreknowledge with approbation is implied and intended, John 10:14 2 Timothy 2:19. i. All other rights reserved. 1999. tr.). Ver. (342). Hardly. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/fam/romans-11.html. - literally, 'in Elias;' meaning, 'in the section about Elias,', How he maketh intercession (or 'pleadeth') against Israel, [saying,]. "Commentary on Romans 11:2". BibliographyTrapp, John. They then cite Romans 11:28 which says, ‘as touching election they are beloved for the fathers’ sake, for the gifts and calling of God are without repentance’, which, according to their interpretation, is seen as indicating God’s concern for unbelieving Israel, for the first part of the verse refers to ‘the enemies of the Gospel’. "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". Wot ye not what the Scripture saith - Ουκ οιδατε, Do ye not know what the Scripture saith? https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ebc/romans-11.html. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary. vi. "Commentary on Romans 11:2". ἐν ηλίᾳ, in Elias, i.e. BibliographyAbbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". So then also at this time, etc. 1874-1909. “God did not cast away his people whom he foreknew. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. BibliographyVincent, Marvin R. DD. In other words the ones he cast of were those whose unbelief and disobedience demonstrated that they were not of the elect, that they were not a part of the true Israel. In the English language, the word is constantly used in a good sense, to plead for one; never, to plead against one; but the Greek word may imply either. "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged". 1871-8. The quoting of the Bible at this point is to settle the issue as to the identity of God"s people." BibliographyPoole, Matthew, "Commentary on Romans 11:2". Confirming what precedes by presenting the only alternative in the cave. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? But he understands God’s way (and His faithfulness) better. Romans 11:30 ff. 1 Maccabees 8:32; 2 Maccabees 4:36. 6. that, "coals are said of Isaiah and Elijah, because they delivered an accusation against Israel: one called them a people of unclean lips, and the other said, for they have forsaken thy covenant:', Copyright StatementThe New John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible Modernised and adapted for the computer by Larry Pierce of Online Bible. foresee: -foreknow (ordain), know (before). The Apostle, like the prophet, was lonely and persecuted, and Israel as a whole seemed to have abandoned God or been abandoned by Him. It’s you, the outsiders, that I’m concerned with now. John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, 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, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, God did not cast off his people which he foreknew, know ye not what the Scripture saith in (the history of) Elias, καὶ ἐν τοῦ σκήπτρου ἅμα τῇ παραδόσει εἴρηκεν αὐτὸν πολλῇσι νήσοισι κ, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. how he pleadeth with God against Israel: "his people"-"Again Paul repeats that God hasn"t proven faithless to his people. ad locum, on this passage. "Commentary on Romans 11:2". 2.God has not cast away, etc. i. Although Sanday also seems to have missed the distinction between "nation" and "people," his comment is nevertheless helpful. This on the basis of verses like 12, 15-16, 23-24, 26. See Schleusner, Parkhust, etc. Probably the Hebrew sense of choice beforehand. The second interpretation requires more stress to be laid upon the words which he foreknew, as qualifying and distinguishing the preceding phrase, his people. BibliographyPett, Peter. The mass of the nation were cast away, but "a remnant, according to the election of grace," were reserved, Romans 11:5. 3, where ἐν τοῦ σκήπτρου ἅμα τῇ παραδόσει εἴρηκεν means: at the passage, where he (Homer) treats of the yielding of the sceptre, he has said, etc. There is a distinction between national or ethnic Israel and spiritual Israel. b. p. 493). 1. But even if that interpretation was accepted it would merely be saying that these unbelievers, who have been cast out of Israel, are still loved by God in a certain way because of their connection with the fathers.