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I say then (λέγω οὖν)
Then introduces the question as an inference from the whole previous discussion, especially Rom 11:19-21.
Hath God cast away (μὴ ἀπώσατο ὁ Θεὸς)
A negative answer required. “Surely God has not, has He?” The aorist tense points to a definite act. Hence Rev., better, did God cast off. The verb means literally to thrust or shove. Thus Homer, of Sisyphus pushing his stone before him (“Odyssey,” xi., 596). Oedipus says: “I charge you that no one shelter or speak to that murderer, but that all thrust him (ὠθεῖν) from their homes” (“Oedipus Tyrannus,” 241).
People (λαὸν)
See on 1Pe 2:9; see on Act 13:17.
An Israelite, etc.
See on Phi 3:5. Paul adduces his own case first, to show that God has not rejected His people en masse. An Israelite of pure descent, he is, nevertheless a true believer.