Romans 11:4

But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.

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Other Translations for Romans 11:4

BSB
And what was the divine reply to him? "I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal."
AKJV
But what said the answer of God to him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.
CPDV
But what is the Divine response to him? "I have retained for myself seven thousand men, who have not bent their knees before Baal."
ERV
But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have left for myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal.
NHEB
But how does God answer him? "I have kept for myself seven thousand people, who have not bowed the knee to Baal."
SMT
But what say to him the intimations of divine will I have left to myself seven thousand men, who bent not the knee to Baal.

Commentary for Romans 11:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Romans 11:4
Summary
God preserves faithful remnant resisting idolatry
Event
God reveals preserved faithful followers
Estimated Time Period
c. 850 BC (quoted in 1st century AD)
Category
Promise