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Forγὰρthe giftsτὰ χαρίσματαandκαὶthe callingἡ κλῆσιςof Godτοῦ θεοῦareirrevocable.ἀμεταμέλητα
Romans 11:29
Study it in the app“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.”
With the Greek beneath
Romans 11:29, word by word
- the giftsχαρίσματαcharismata
gift
Gift: a free gift of God's grace, including the abilities he gives for serving others.
Where else “charismata” appears- the callingκλῆσιςklēsis
calling
Calling: God's call.
Where else “klēsis” appears- of Godθεοῦtheou
God
The Creator and Lord of all, the one God of Israel.
Where else “theou” appears- irrevocableἀμεταμέληταametamelēta
irrevocable
Never taken back: what God gives, he does not withdraw.
Where else “ametamelēta” appears
The context
28As regards the good news, they are enemies for your sake; but as regards the election, they are beloved for the sake of the fathers.
29 · This verse (above)
30For just as you once disobeyed God, but now have received mercy because of their disobedience,
To study Romans 11 in a group
1. What it says
What image of the olive tree does Paul use, and what happens to the branches? (vv. 17-24)
2. What it means
Why does Paul warn the grafted-in branches not to boast? (vv. 18-21)
3. How I live it
Paul calls for humility and gratitude. What have you received that you did not earn, and how can you give thanks today?