en_tn/rom/15/12.md

root of Jesse

Jesse was the physical father of King David. Alternate translation: "descendant of Jesse" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

in him the Gentiles will have hope

Here "him" refers to the descendant of Jesse, the Messiah. Those who are not Jews will also trust him to fulfill his promises. Alternate translation: "The people who are not Jews can trust him to do what he has promised" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)