Romans 11:30

For as ye, &c. A new short paragraph. See on Romans 11:28. The main purpose of this paragraph is to shew, in a new respect, the Divine "reason why" of the rejection of the Jews; viz., that the salvation of both Jews and Gentiles might be conspicuously put on the footing of mere mercy. The Gentile believers had once rejected God (see Romans 1:19, &c.), and mere mercy called them to grace. The Jews were now rejecting God, and mere mercy would again act in calling them back to grace.

have not believed Better, did not obey. For the best commentary, see Romans 1:18-32.

have now obtained mercy Better, did obtain mercy. Lit. were compassionated.

through their unbelief Which was, in a certain sense, the instrument, "through," or by, which the covenant was thrown open to the world. Jewish unbelief (1) slew "the Lord of Glory," the Propitiation; and (2) was the occasionfor the mission of the Apostles "far unto the Gentiles."