unfoldingWord_en_tn/rom/11/28.md

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On the one hand...on the other hand

This is a pair of phrases used to compare two different facts about a subject. Paul uses these phrases to explain that God has rejected the Jews, but he also still loves them.

they are hated because of you

God's love for the Gentiles was so great that his love for the Jews seemed like hatred in comparison. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)

they are hated

AT: "God hates the Jews" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

For the gifts and the call of God are unchangeable

AT: "Because the gifts and the call of God cannot change"