Albert Barnes Commentary Romans 11:30

"For as ye in time past were disobedient to God, but now have obtained mercy by their disobedience," — Romans 11:30 (ASV)

For as you. You who were Gentiles.

In times past. Before the gospel was preached. This refers to the former idolatrous and sinful state of the heathen world. (Acts 14:16).

Have not believed God. Or have not obeyed God. This was the character of all the heathen nations.

Yet have now obtained mercy. Have been pardoned and admitted to the favor of God.

Through their unbelief. By means of the unbelief and rejection of the Jews. (See Barnes on Romans 11:11).