Romans 11:30

“For as ye in times past have not believed God, etc..] The times referred to, are the times of ignorance, idolatry, and superstition; when God suffered the Gentiles, for many hundreds of years, to walk in their own ways; while the Jews were his favourite people, were chosen by him above all people, separated from them, and distinguished by his goodness; had his word and oracles, his judgments and his statutes to direct them, and many other valuable blessings: the times before the coming of the Messiah are here meant, when these people sat in darkness, and in the region of the shadow of death; till Christ, who came to lighten the Gentiles, sent his Gospel among them, and which has been…”

“For as ye in times past have not believed--or, "obeyed" God--that is, yielded not to God "the obedience of faith," while strangers to Christ. yet now have obtained mercy through--by occasion of their unbelief--(See on Rom 11:11; Rom 11:15; Rom 11:28).”

“For as ye - You who were Gentiles. In times past - Before the gospel was preached. This refers to the former idolatrous and sinful state of the pagan world; compare Ephesians 2:2; Acts 14:16. Have not believed God - Or have not obeyed God. This was the character of all the pagan nations. Yet have now obtained mercy - Have been pardoned and admitted to the favor of God. Through their unbelief - By means of the unbelief and rejection of the Jews; see the note at Romans 11:11. return to 'Top of Page'”

“as ye: Co1 6:9-11; Eph 2:1, Eph 2:2, Eph 2:12, Eph 2:13, Eph 2:19-21; Col 3:7; Tit 3:3-7 believed: or, obeyed obtained: Rom 11:31; Co1 7:25; Co2 4:1; Ti1 1:18; Pe1 2:10 through: Rom 11:11-19 Romans 11:31”