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Berean Standard Bible

“If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.”

Romans 11:16

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Paul continues explaining God's plan for Jews and Gentiles. He offers two images from farming and baking: the first portion of dough offered to God and the root of a tree.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.

World English Bible (WEB)

If the first fruit is holy, so is the lump. If the root is holy, so are the branches.

King James Version (KJV)

For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And if the firstfruit is holy, so is the lump: and if the root is holy, so are the branches.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And if the first-fruit is holy, so is the mass: and if the root is holy, so are the branches.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and if the first-fruit is holy, the lump also; and if the root is holy, the branches also.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y si el primer fruto es santo, también lo es el todo, y si la raíz es santa, también lo son las ramas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando se consagra la parte de la masa que se le va a dar a Dios como primeros frutos, se consagra toda la masa. Si la raíz de un árbol es santa, las ramas lo son también.

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