richmahn_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 hates the Jews because of you Gentile believers" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive) 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)

For the gifts and the call of God are unchangeable

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