Romans 11:26
And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ἰσραὴλ
Israel
G2474
Ἰσραὴλ
Israel
Strong's:
G2474
Word #:
4 of 17
israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
σωθήσεται·
shall be saved
G4982
σωθήσεται·
shall be saved
Strong's:
G4982
Word #:
5 of 17
to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
γέγραπται
it is written
G1125
γέγραπται
it is written
Strong's:
G1125
Word #:
7 of 17
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
Ἥξει
There shall come
G2240
Ἥξει
There shall come
Strong's:
G2240
Word #:
8 of 17
to arrive, i.e., be present (literally or figuratively)
ἐκ
out of
G1537
ἐκ
out of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
9 of 17
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
Σιὼν
Sion
G4622
Σιὼν
Sion
Strong's:
G4622
Word #:
10 of 17
sion (i.e., tsijon), a hill of jerusalem; figuratively, the church (militant or triumphant)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ῥυόμενος
the Deliverer
G4506
ῥυόμενος
the Deliverer
Strong's:
G4506
Word #:
12 of 17
compare g4511); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e., rescue
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀποστρέψει
shall turn away
G654
ἀποστρέψει
shall turn away
Strong's:
G654
Word #:
14 of 17
to turn away or back (literally or figuratively)
Cross References
Isaiah 59:20And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD.Psalms 14:7Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.Hosea 3:5Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.Acts 3:26Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.Isaiah 45:17But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.Titus 2:14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Historical Context
Isaiah 59:20 originally promised restoration after exile. Paul applies it eschatologically to Israel's final salvation when Messiah returns. This was the hope of the prophets—Israel's ultimate redemption when God Himself intervenes (Zechariah 12:10; 14:4).
Questions for Reflection
- Does 'all Israel' mean every Jew or Israel as a corporate whole? What difference does this make?
- How does this verse's timing ('and so,' after the fullness of Gentiles) shape millennial and eschatological views?
- What role does Christ's second coming play in Israel's salvation, and how does this inform Christian Zionism and missions?
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Analysis & Commentary
And so all Israel shall be saved—kai houtōs pas Israēl sōthēsetai (καὶ οὕτως πᾶς Ἰσραὴλ σωθήσεται). The phrase pas Israēl (πᾶς Ἰσραὴλ, "all Israel") has been debated: does it mean
The word houtōs (οὕτως, "thus/in this way") refers back to the process: after the fullness of Gentiles, then Israel.
Paul quotes Isaiah 59:20-21 and 27:9: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob. The Deliverer (ho rhyomenos, ὁ ῥυόμενος) is Messiah—Jesus at His second coming. He will turn away (apostrepsē, ἀποστρέψει) ungodliness from Jacob (Israel). This is eschatological salvation, tied to Christ's return. Israel's future is glorious and certain, rooted in covenant promise.