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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 9:3

3. For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for—"in behalf of" my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh—In proportion as he felt himself severed from his nation, he seems to have realized all the more vividly their natural relationship. To explain away the wish here expressed, as too strong for any Christian to utter or conceive, some have rendered the opening words, "I did wish," referring it to his former unenlightened state; a sense of the words too tame to be endured:... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 9:4

4. Who are Israelites—See Romans 11:1; 2 Corinthians 11:22; Philippians 3:5. to whom pertaineth—"whose is" the adoption—It is true that, compared with the new economy, the old was a state of minority and pupilage, and so far that of a bond-servant (Philippians 3:5- :); yet, compared with the state of the surrounding heathen, the choice of Abraham and his seed was a real separation of them to be a Family of God (Exodus 4:22; Deuteronomy 32:6; Isaiah 1:2; Jeremiah 31:9; Hosea 11:1; Malachi 1:6).... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 9:5

5. Whose are the fathers—here, probably, the three great fathers of the covenant—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—by whom God condescended to name Himself (Exodus 8:6; Exodus 8:13; Luke 20:37). and—most exalted privilege of all, and as such, reserved to the last. of whom as concerning the flesh—(See on Romans 1:3). Christ came—or, "is Christ" who is over all, God—rather, "God over all." blessed for ever. Amen—To get rid of the bright testimony here borne to the supreme divinity of Christ, various... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:1

The apostle opened his discussion of God’s relations with Israel very personally, by sharing his heart for his own people. Some might have thought that Paul hated the Jews since he had departed from Judaism and now preached a Law-free gospel. Therefore he took pains to affirm his love for his fellow Jews, with a triple oath. He claimed two witnesses that he was telling the truth when he professed love for the Jews. These witnesses were his own position in Christ who is the truth and his clear... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:1-5

1. God’s blessing on Israel 9:1-5 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:2

Paul’s sorrow and grief over Israel’s condition contrast with his joy and exultation over his own condition (Romans 8:38-39). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:3

"I could wish" introduces a wish that God would not possibly grant (Romans 8:35). Nevertheless it was a sincere wish. Paul had given up many things for the salvation of others (Philippians 3:8). Moses voiced a similar self-sacrificing wish for the Israelites’ salvation (Exodus 32:30-35). Paul’s brethren here were not his spiritual but his racial brothers and sisters. Even though he was "the apostle to the Gentiles" he still took pleasure in being a Jew. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:4

Paul shared much in common with his blood brothers. "Israelites" connotes the chosen people of God whereas "Jews" simply distinguishes them from Gentiles. [Note: See Cranfield, 2:460-61, for a summary of the way "Israel" was used in the Hebrew Scriptures and in Judaism.] Here the apostle pointed out further advantages of the Jews (cf. Romans 3:2). He named eight of their special blessings in Romans 9:4-5.God graciously had adopted Israel, as He had Christians (cf. Romans 8:15; Exodus 4:22;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:5

The patriarchs were the fathers to whom God gave the promises before Israel was a nation. In this respect they correspond to the apostles in the church."The meaning and extent of these promises are the linchpin in Paul’s interpretation of salvation history; see Romans 9:6-13; Romans 11:15; and especially Romans 11:28, which forms with this verse an ’inclusio’ surrounding Paul’s discussion in these chapters." [Note: Moo, pp. 564-65.] The Messiah came from Israel, though He was not exclusively... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 9:3

9:3 brethren, (b-16) I apprehend, in the apostle's mind the phrase 'for my brethren' is connected with both 'pain in my heart' and 'a curse from Christ;' he parenthetically states how far his heart had gone for Israel, and then continues the phrase. This want of strict continuation of grammatical structure is very common with the apostle from the ardour of his style, and only adds force to what he says. He had loved them as much as Moses. (Exodus 32:32 .) His pain was continuous. but the wish,... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 9:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 9:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 9:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 9:5

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 9:3

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