Romans 11:16

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

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Other Translations for Romans 11:16

BSB
If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.
AKJV
For if the first fruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
CPDV
For if the first-fruit has been sanctified, so also has the whole. And if the root is holy, so also are the branches.
ERV
And if the firstfruit is holy, so is the lump: and if the root is holy, so are the branches.
NHEB
If the first fruit is holy, so is the lump. If the root is holy, so are the branches.
SMT
And if the first fruit holy, also the mixture: and if the root holy, also the young shoots.

Commentary for Romans 11:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Romans 11:16
Summary
Holiness of roots sanctifies entire community.
Event
Paul uses firstfruit metaphor for sanctification
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching