Romans 11:4
But 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.
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. Has God rejected his people? By no means. Paul himself is evidence of a remnant. The olive tree allegory: the natural branches (Israel) were broken off and wild branches (Gentiles) grafted in. Do not be arrogant — natural branches can …
Other Translations
But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have left for myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal.
but what saith the divine answer to him? `I left to Myself seven thousand men, who did not bow a knee to Baal.'
But what answer does God make to him? I have still seven thousand men whose knees have not been bent to Baal.
Cross References
They have built also the high places of Baal, to burn their sons with fire for burnt offerings unto Baal, …
And they forsook the Lord, and served Baal and Ashtaroth.
When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.
For she did not know that I gave her corn, and wine, and oil, and multiplied her silver and gold, …
And Israel joined himself unto Baal–peor: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel.
Your eyes have seen what the Lord did because of Baal–peor: for all the men that followed Baal–peor, the Lord …
Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every …
And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins …
And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.
Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be …