Rom 11:16 | TNotes | STEP | 11:16 the entire batch of dough is holy because the portion given as an offering is holy: This imagery comes from Num 15:17-21 , where God commanded the Israelites to take part of their first batch of dough and set it aside as a gift. God’s promises to and blessings on Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were like a down payment, guaranteeing the completion of God’s work among his people.

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‏ Romans 11:16

11:16 ^a the entire batch of dough is holy because the portion given as an offering is holy: This imagery comes from Num 15:17-21 ^b, where God commanded the Israelites to take part of their first batch of dough and set it aside as a gift. God’s promises to and blessings on Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were like a down payment, guaranteeing the completion of God’s work among his people.