Bible Commentary

Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? 35. hath first given to him, &c.] “Who hath laid Him under obligation? ” (Cp. Job 35:7.) Such is no doubt the special reference here. It affects not only the discussions of cch. 9 11, but also (as does indeed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 11:35”

For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counselor? 34. For who hath known counseller ] Nearly verbatim from Isa 40:13. See too Jer 23:18. The Gr. verbs are aorists; and the time-reference is perhaps to creation, or to the eternal decrees “before the world was.” Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 11:34”

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out! 33 36. Doxology to the Eternal Sovereign 33. O the depth ] Here, at the close of this discussion of the case of Israel, in which he has held up … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 11:33”

For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. 32. For God, &c.] Lit. For God did shut up the all together into disobedience, that He may compassionate the all. We give this literal version, though barbarous as English, to elucidate the exact reference of the Greek. “ The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 11:32”

Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. 31. have these also now not believed ] Better, did these disobey. through your mercy ] Connect these words with “have these not obeyed.” The verse will then read; Thus these also now disobeyed through your mercy, that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 11:31”

For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: 30. For as ye, &c.] A new short paragraph. See on Rom 11:28. The main purpose of this paragraph is to shew, in a new respect, the Divine “reason why” of the rejection of the Jews; viz., … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 11:30”

For the gifts and calling of God [are] without repentance. 29. gifts ] Gr. charismata; gifts of grace. The word is frequently used of “ miraculous ” gifts (see on Rom 1:11); but here, obviously, it refers to all the “innumerable benefits” of Divine Salvation. calling ] See on Rom 1:6-7, Rom 8:30. without repentance … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 11:29”

As concerning the gospel, [they are] enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, [they are] beloved for the fathers’ sakes. 28. As concerning, &c.] This ver. and the next form a small detached paragraph: so do Rom 11:30-32. In both these paragraphs St Paul adds to his main argument and statement a few … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 11:28”

For this [is] my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. 27. for this is my covenant unto them ] Lit., and this for them is the covenant granted by me. Cp., for the terms of a great “ Covenant of Grace,” Jer 31:31-34, with the quotation and inspired comment in Heb … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 11:27”

And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: 26. And so all Israel shall be saved ] Several interpretations of these words are in themselves legitimate. They may refer (A) to the natural Israel, the Jews; or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 11:26”