6 pairs
Romans 11:1 begins with Paul asserting that God has not rejected His people, Israel. This is consistent with 1 Samuel 12:22, where it is stated that the Lord will not forsake His people for His great name's sake.
Thematic focusGod's Faithfulness, Israel's Election.
Romans 11:5 speaks of a remnant chosen by grace, paralleling 1 Kings 19:18 where God tells Elijah that He has preserved a remnant of 7,000 in Israel who have not bowed to Baal.
Thematic focusRemnant, Grace, Divine Preservation.
Romans 11:8 references a spirit of stupor given to Israel, echoing Isaiah 29:10 where God has poured out a spirit of deep sleep upon the people.
Thematic focusSpiritual Blindness, Judgment.
Romans 11:11 discusses salvation coming to the Gentiles to make Israel envious, which is demonstrated in Acts 13:46 when Paul and Barnabas turn to the Gentiles after Jewish rejection.
Thematic focusSalvation, Gentiles, Israel's Jealousy.
Romans 11:26 proclaims that all Israel will be saved, citing Isaiah 59:20-21, which speaks of the Redeemer coming to Zion to turn away ungodliness from Jacob.
Thematic focusSalvation of Israel, Messianic Prophecy.
Romans 11:33 praises the depth of the riches and wisdom of God, similar to Job 11:7, which questions whether humans can fathom the mysteries of God.
Thematic focusGod's Wisdom, Incomprehensibility.