Romans 11:27
“and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.”
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Romans 11:27
“and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.”
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The verse highlights that God's covenant with Israel is intrinsically tied to the removal of their sins, not just in a broad, historical sense, but in a deeply personal way that implies a transformed relationship. This wasn't just a legal transaction but a promise of internal cleansing that would fundamentally change their identity and connection to Him.
Paul is explaining a mystery: though Israel has been partially blinded to the Gospel, this temporary state will end when the full number of Gentiles has come to faith. This leads to the salvation of "all Israel," a future restoration promised in Scripture, and this verse clarifies the nature of that promised covenant by referencing ancient prophecies about God taking away their sins.
Ever felt like you have to earn God's favor through perfect behavior? This verse reminds us where the initiative truly lies.
Paul quotes from Old Testament promises, specifically Isaiah 59:20-21 and Jeremiah 31:31-34, to underscore a crucial point: God Himself initiates and guarantees His covenant. The phrase "this is my covenant with them" isn't just a statement of fact; it's a declaration of God's active commitment. He isn't waiting for perfect obedience from Israel before acting. Instead, He promises to establish this covenant when He takes away their sins. This highlights the gracious, prevenient nature of God's plan – He acts first, based on His own faithfulness, not human merit.
What's the ultimate outcome of God's covenant with His people? It centers on something profoundly significant: the removal of sin.
The pivotal phrase in this verse is 'when I take away their sins.' This isn't just about a temporary covering of sin, but a definitive removal. The original promise in Isaiah speaks of a Redeemer coming to turn away ungodliness. This points directly to the work of the Messiah. While the ultimate fulfillment of this promise is seen in Christ's sacrifice, the verse emphasizes that the establishment and unfolding of God's covenant depend on this act of atonement. It signifies a complete cleansing, a transformation that makes reconciliation possible.
Understand the original words
diathēkē · Greek Noun
A formal, binding agreement between God and His people, typically involving promises, conditions, and signs of relationship. Biblical covenants are inaugurated by God's initiative and grace.
This verse is a pivotal quote from the Old Testament, specifically referencing Isaiah 59:21 and Jeremiah 31:33-34, which Paul uses to explain God's ultimate plan for Israel's salvation. It highlights that the removal of sin through the new covenant is the core of God's enduring promise to His people.
c. 700 BC
Isaiah's Prophecy of Restoration
The prophet Isaiah speaks of a future covenant where God's people will turn from sin and transgressions, and God's Spirit and words will remain with them forever. This passage is a foundational promise of future forgiveness and restoration.
c. 600 BC
Jeremiah's New Covenant Promise
Jeremiah prophesies a new covenant that God will make with Israel, writing His laws on their hearts and forgiving their iniquities. This promise deeply shaped Jewish hope for future redemption and reconciliation with God.
c. AD 30-33
Jesus' Ministry and Sacrifice
Jesus Christ inaugurates the new covenant through His atoning sacrifice, offering forgiveness of sins and a new relationship with God. This event is the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises.
c. AD 50-60— this verse
Paul's Ministry to Gentiles and Jews
The Apostle Paul actively preaches the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. He writes the letter to the Romans during this period, reflecting on God's plan for Israel and the nations.
This passage from Isaiah is directly alluded to by Paul here, presenting the Redeemer coming to Zion and taking away transgressions as a fulfillment of God's covenant.
Jeremiah 31:31-34Paul's mention of a new covenant and the forgiveness of sins echoes Jeremiah's prophecy of an internal covenant where God's law will be written on their hearts, leading to forgiveness.
Hebrews 8:8-12This passage in Hebrews also quotes Jeremiah 31, explicitly linking the new covenant, the forgiveness of sins, and God's intimate knowledge of His people, further illuminating Paul's point.
Isaiah 27:9The Septuagint (Greek translation of the Old Testament) of this verse contains language very similar to Paul's quotation, suggesting he may have been drawing from this specific version when speaking of the covenant and removal of sins.
clarkeRomans 11:27: "For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins."
For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins - The reader on referring to Isaiah 59:20 , Isaiah 59:21 , will find that the words of the original are here greatly abridged. They are the following: - And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the Lord. As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the Lord, My Spirit that is upon thee…
gillRomans 11:27: "For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins."
For this is my covenant unto them,.... This is what God has promised to them in covenant, and he will be as good as his word; his covenant will never be broken, it will always remain sure and inviolable; so that there is not only a possibility, and a probability, but even a certainty, of the call and conversion of the Jews; which promise and covenant will have their accomplishment, when I, saith the Lord, shal…
The verse highlights that God's covenant with Israel is intrinsically tied to the removal of their sins, not just in a broad, historical sense, but in a deeply personal way that implies a transformed relationship. This wasn't just a legal transaction but a promise of internal cleansing that would fundamentally change their identity and connection to Him.
Paul is explaining a mystery: though Israel has been partially blinded to the Gospel, this temporary state will end when the full number of Gentiles has come to faith. This leads to the salvation of "all Israel," a future restoration promised in Scripture, and this verse clarifies the nature of that promised covenant by referencing ancient prophecies about God taking away their sins.
Paul is explaining a mystery: though Israel has been partially blinded to the Gospel, this temporary state will end when the full number of Gentiles has come to faith. This leads to the salvation of "all Israel," a future restoration promised in Scripture, and this verse clarifies the nature of that promised covenant by referencing ancient prophecies about God taking away their sins.
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"“and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.”" — The verse highlights that God's covenant with Israel is intrinsically tied to the removal of their sins, not just in a broad, historical sense, but in a deeply personal way that implies a transformed…