Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.
In the same way, they're not believing right now so that through the mercy you've received, they can receive mercy too.
Sometimes people miss out on grace so that grace can reach them through you.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Paul's letter to the Romans, chapter 11 explores God's enduring plan for Israel amid their general unbelief in Jesus as the Messiah, emphasizing how this unbelief has allowed Gentiles to experience God's mercy. Paul is addressing a mixed audience of Jewish and Gentile believers in Rome, illustrating that Israel's temporary rejection of the gospel has paved the way for Gentile inclusion in God's salvation. This verse specifically points to the hope that the mercy shown to Gentiles might eventually lead the Jewish people to receive mercy as well.
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