Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Romans 2:4

Despisest thou [κ α τ α φ ρ ο ν ε ι ς]. The indicative mood unites a declaration with the question : "Do you despise ? Aye, you do."

Riches [π λ ο υ τ ο υ]. A favorite word with Paul to describe the quality of the divine attributes and gifts. See 2 Corinthians 8:9; Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 2:4; Ephesians 2:7; Ephesians 3:8; Ephesians 3:16; Philippians 4:19; Colossians 1:27.

Goodness [χ ρ η σ τ ο τ η τ ο ς]. See on easy, Matthew 11:30.

Forbearance and long - suffering [α ν ο χ η ς κ α ι μ α κ ρ ο θ υ μ ι α ς]. Anoch forbearance, strictly a holding back. In classical Greek mostly of a truce of arms. It implies something temporary which may pass away under new conditions. Hence used in connection with the passing by of sins before Christ (Romans 3:25). "It is that forbearance or suspense of wrath, that truce with the sinner, which by no means implies that the wrath will not be executed at the last; nay, involves that it certainly will, unless he be found under new conditions of repentance and obedience" (Trench). For makroqumia long - suffering, see on James 5:7. This reliance on God's tolerance to suspend the rule of His administration in your case is contempt (despisest). Compare Galatians 6:7.

Not knowing [α γ ν ο ω ν]. In that thou dost not know. This very ignorance is contempt.

Leadeth [α γ ε ι]. The continuous present : is leading all the while thou art despising.

Repentance [μ ε τ α ν ο ι α ν]. See on Matthew 3:2; Matthew 21:29.

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Romans 2:4

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