Bible Commentary

But he [is] a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision [is that] of the heart, in the spirit, [and] not in the letter; whose praise [is] not of men, but of God. 29. inwardly ] Lit. in that which is hidden, in secret; same word as Mat 6:4, &c. Just above, “outwardly” is lit. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:29”

For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: 28. he is not a Jew ] Obviously, in the sense of exclusive privilege. Q. d., “If a Jew means (as the word would mean from Pharisaic lips) a member of a body which is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:28”

And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfill the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law? 27. uncircumcision which is by nature ] Better, the uncircumcision, &c.; a phrase not easy to explain exactly. Perhaps (though the Gr. of the two passages is not quite parallel) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:27”

Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? 26. Therefore, &c.] St Paul reasons from his last statement, as from what is self-evident to conscience. the uncircumcision ] i.e., probably, “the uncircumcised man;” for see below, “ his uncircumcision.” The form of speech is most … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:26”

For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. 25. For circumcision verily profiteth ] With this verse a minor section or paragraph begins. The thought is not in. strict sequence with what has just been said, though in full connexion … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:25”

For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written. 24. as it is written ] In Eze 36:20-23. In that passage the special reference is to the evil example of the dispersed Jews of the captivity. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The name of God … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:24”

Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonorest thou God? 23. dishonourest ] disgracest. The crimes of Jews made their Lord’s “name to be blasphemed among the Gentiles;” as, alas, the name of Christ is, for exactly similar reasons, often blasphemed among the heathen now. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:23”

Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? 22. commit sacrilege ] Lit. plunder sacred things, or plunder from sacred places. The Gr. word is the same as that translated “robbers of churches,” Act 19:37. The idea of plunder is not necessary … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:22”

Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? 21. Thou therefore, &c.] In this and the following verses St Paul does not charge every individual Rabbinist with immorality. He exposes the spirit and principles of Rabbinism, as evinced and proved only too abundantly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:21”

An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. 20. the foolish ] the thoughtless. Same word as Luk 11:40; 1Co 15:36; Eph 5:17, &c. hast the form, &c.] Read, having in the law the form of knowledge and of truth. “The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 2:20”