Verse Comparison: Romans 11:16
American Standard Version
And if the firstfruit is holy, so is the lump: and if the root is holy, so are the branches.
Amplified® Bible
Now if the first handful of dough offered as the firstfruits [Abraham and the patriarchs] is consecrated (holy), so is the whole mass [the nation of Israel]; and if the root [Abraham] is consecrated (holy), so are the branches.
Darby English Version
Now if the first-fruit [be] holy, the lump also; and if the root [be] holy, the branches also.
International Standard Version
If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch. If the root is holy, so are the branches.
King James Version
For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
Young's Literal Translation
and if the first-fruit `is' holy, the lump also; and if the root `is' holy, the branches also.