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Romans 11:4–5

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Romans 11:4

4But 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.

Romans 11:5

5Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

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DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:4

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

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reserved

Kept, held back, or preserved for the later person, purpose, event, or time named.

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

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myself

A compound of my and self, used after I, to express emphasis, marking emphatically the distinction between the speaker and unother person.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bowed

Bent, stooped, inclined, or brought low in body, will, or condition.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

knee

The joint between the thigh and lower leg, here spoken of as bowed or bent.

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

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image

A likeness, representation, or visible form; often an idol when made or used as an object of worship.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Romans 11:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

according

Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.

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

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From verse 4

  1. 1 Kings 19:18
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  2. Numbers 25:3
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  3. 2 Kings 10:19–20
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  4. Zephaniah 1:4
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  5. Hosea 13:1
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From verse 5

  1. Romans 9:27
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  2. Ephesians 1:5–6
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  3. Romans 9:11
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  4. Romans 11:6–7
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  5. Romans 11:28
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