Remnant (λιμμα). Old word, but only here in N.T., but in papyri also and with this spelling rather than λειμμα. From λειπω, to lea…

At this present time. In the time when the apostle wrote. Though the mass of the nation was to be rejected, it did not follow that all…

Just as there was a remnant then, so also is there a remnant now. The existence of such a remnant is due not to any human merit on the part of thos…

Preparation for this section has been made, especially in 9:27–29, where the OT teaching concerning the remnant is summarized by quotations from Is…

Even so then at this present time also
In which the apostle lived, the time of preaching the Gospel, the accepted ti…

There was a chosen remnant of believing Jews, who had righteousne and life by faith in Jesus Christ. These were kept according to the election of g…

1. After showing that the fall of the Jews is deplorable, though not entirely excusable, the Apostle now shows that it is not universal.