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Romans 11:17–20

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Romans 11:17

17And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;

Romans 11:18

18Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

Romans 11:19

19Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in.

Romans 11:20

20Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wert

The second person singular of the subjunctive imperfect tense of be.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

graffed

To graft; to insert as a graft.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

root

The part of a plant fixed in the earth; figuratively, the origin, cause, foundation, ancestor, or source of growth; also, to take root or eradicate.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fatness

Unctuousness; sliminess; applied lo earth: hence richness; fertility; fruitfulness. Being fat, plump, or full fed; corpulency; fullness of flesh.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

root

The part of a plant fixed in the earth; figuratively, the origin, cause, foundation, ancestor, or source of growth; also, to take root or eradicate.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wilt

To will, choose, intend, or be disposed to; as an auxiliary, indicates future action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

graffed

To graft; to insert as a graft.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Well

In a good, right, or healthy manner or condition; also a deep source of water, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

unbelief

Failure or refusal to believe or trust what God revealed, promised, did, or caused to be witnessed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

faith

Trust, belief, confidence, or reliance; especially trust in God and belief in his word, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fear

Alarm or dread; reverent awe; as a verb, to be afraid, revere, or cause fear.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 17

  1. Ephesians 2:11–13
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  2. Ephesians 3:6
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  3. Jeremiah 11:16
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  4. John 15:2
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  5. Matthew 21:43
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From verse 18

  1. 1 Corinthians 10:12
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  2. Romans 11:20
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  3. Ephesians 2:19–20
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  4. Romans 3:27
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  5. John 10:16
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From verse 19

  1. Romans 11:23–24
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  2. Romans 11:17
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  3. Romans 11:11–12
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From verse 20

  1. Romans 12:16
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  2. 2 Corinthians 1:24
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  3. 1 Corinthians 10:12
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  4. 1 Peter 1:17
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  5. Philippians 2:12
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