Bible Dictionary
Graft
Grafting is the process of joining a branch to a plant so that it grows from the established stock. Paul uses the practice, especially with olive trees, to illustrate Gentiles being joined to God’s people through faith.
Biblical Usage
Paul uses grafting in Romans 11 to illustrate Gentiles being joined to the people of God. The union of branches with a stem represents the spiritual flourishing of Gentiles through God’s mercy, first revealed to the world through Israel.
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