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Berean Standard Bible

“I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.”

Romans 11:1

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After explaining that many in Israel have not believed, Paul asks whether God has rejected his people. It is a natural question after chapters 9 and 10.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

World English Bible (WEB)

I ask then, did God reject his people? May it never be! For I also am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

King James Version (KJV)

I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I say then, Did God cast off his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So I say, Has God put his people on one side? Let there be no such thought. For I am of Israel, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

I say, then, Did God cast away His people? let it not be! for I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin:

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

DIGO pues: ¿Ha desechado Dios á su pueblo? En ninguna manera. Porque también yo soy Israelita, de la simiente de Abraham, de la tribu de Benjamín.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pregunto entonces: ¿Ha rechazado Dios a su pueblo? ¡De ninguna manera! Yo mismo soy israelita, descendiente de Abraham y miembro de la familia de Benjamín.

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