Romans 11:27
What does Romans 11:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Romans 11:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Romans 11:27 means
Paul continues the scriptural basis: God’s covenant involves taking away their sins. This reaches its fulfillment in the new covenant realities secured by the Messiah’s atoning work. Forgiveness is at the heart of Israel’s future salvation; it is not merely political restoration but the removal of guilt before God. By tying Israel’s hope to God’s covenant initiative, Paul shows that the coming mercy rests on divine promise, not human earning. The God who pledged to deal with sin will do so decisively. Thus, the assurance of Israel’s salvation stands on the firm ground of God’s unbreakable word and His power to cleanse.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And this is my covenant unto them, When I shall take away their sins.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And this is my covenant unto them, When I shall take away their sins.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And this is my agreement with them, when I will take away their sins.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and this to them <FI>is<Fi> the covenant from Me, when I may take away their sins.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And this is to them my covenant: when I shall take away their sins.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And this is the covenant from me to them, when I shall have taken away their sins.
Context
Verse 27 complements verse 26 by stressing the covenantal nature of the promised salvation—sin removed by God’s action. With the promise firmly established, Paul turns in verse 28 to consider Israel’s current status in two aspects: as enemies regarding the gospel for the Gentiles’ sake, and as beloved regarding election because of the patriarchs. This dual assessment helps readers hold present reality together with future hope.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 43:25
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake; and I will not remember thy sins.
- Jeremiah 50:20
In those days, and in that time, saith Jehovah, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I leave as a remnant.
- Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
- John 1:29
On the morrow he seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world!
- Ezekiel 36:25
And I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
- Isaiah 59:21
And as for me, this is my covenant with them, saith Jehovah: my Spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed’s seed, saith Jehovah, from henceforth and for ever.
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