Romans 11:16

Updated: June 3, 2025
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If the first fruit is holy, so is the lump. If the root is holy, so are the branches.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1161} if{G1487} the firstfruit{G536} be holy{G40}, the lump{G5445} is also{G2532} holy: and{G2532} if{G1487} the root{G4491} be holy{G40}, so{G2532} are the branches{G2798}.
KJV with Strongs
(16) But if the firstfruit is set-apart holy, the lump also and if the root is set-apart holy, so too the branches.
The F.O.G
[16] If the first portion of dough is holy, the whole batch is holy. If the root is holy, so are the branches.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and if the first-fruit is holy, the lump also; and if the root is holy, the branches also.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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