What shall we say? [τ ι ε ρ ο υ μ ε ν]. See ch. Romans 4:1; Romans 6:1; Romans 7:7; Romans 8:31; Romans 9:14; Romans 9:30. The phrase anticipates an objection or proposes an inference. It is used by Paul only, and by him only in this Epistle and in its argumentative portions. It is not found in the... [ Continue Reading ]
For. Supply, Abraham found nothing according to the flesh; for, if he did. he has something to boast of. By works [ε ξ ε ρ γ ω ν]. Lit., out of works. In speaking of the relation of works to justification, Paul never uses dia by or through, but ejk out of; works being regarded by the Jew as the mer... [ Continue Reading ]
The Scripture [η γ ρ α φ η]. The scripture passage. See on John 2:22; and foot - note on John 5:47. It was counted for righteousness [ε λ ο γ ι σ θ η ε ι ς δ ι κ α ι ο σ υ ν η ν]. For the phrase logizesqai eijv to reckon unto, compare ch. Romans 2:26; Romans 9:8, where eijv is rendered for. The verb... [ Continue Reading ]
The reward [ο μ ι σ θ ο ς]. See on 2 Peter 2:13. Not of grace but of debt [ο υ κ α τ α χ α ρ ι ν α λ λ α κ α τ α ο φ ε ι λ η μ α]. Lit., according to grace, etc. Not grace but debt is the regulative standard according to which his compensation is awarded. The workman for hire represents the legal m... [ Continue Reading ]
Believeth on Him [π ι σ τ ε υ ο ν τ ι ε π ι τ ο ν]. The verb pisteuw to believe is used in the New Testament as follows : 1. Transitively, with the accusative and dative : to entrust something to one, Luke 16:11; John 2:24. In the passive, to be entrusted with something, Romans 3:2; 1 Corinthians 9... [ Continue Reading ]
Describeth the blessedness [λ ε γ ε ι τ ο ν μ α κ α ρ ι σ μ ο ν]. Makarismov does not mean blessedness, but the declaration of blessedness, the congratulation. So Plato : "The man of understanding will not suffer himself to be dazzled by the congratulation [μ α κ α ρ ι σ μ ο υ] of the multitude (" R... [ Continue Reading ]
Iniquities [α ν ο μ ι α ι]. Lit., lawlessnesses. Are forgiven [α φ ε θ η σ α ν]. Lit., were forgiven. See on Matthew 6:12; James 5:15; 1 John 1:9. Also on remission, Luke 3:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
The sign - a seal [σ η μ ε ι ο ν - σ φ ρ α γ ι δ α]. Sign refers to the material token; seal to its religious import. Compare 1 Corinthians 9:2; Genesis 17:11. See on to seal, Revelation 22:10. That he might be [ε ι ς τ ο ε ι ν α ι α υ τ ο ν]. Not so that he became, but expressing the divinely appo... [ Continue Reading ]
Father of circumcision. Of circumcised persons. The abstract term is used for the concrete. See on 11 7. Who not only are - but who also walk. Apparently Paul speaks of two classes, but really of but one, designated by two different attributes. The awkwardness arises from the article toiv, erroneou... [ Continue Reading ]
Heir of the world [κ λ η ρ ο ν ο μ ο ν κ ο σ μ ο υ]. See on divided by lot, Acts 13:19; and inheritance, 1 Peter 1:4. "Paul here takes the Jewish conception of the universal dominion of the Messianic theocracy prefigured by the inheritance of Canaan, divests it of its Judaistic element, and raises i... [ Continue Reading ]
Sure [β ε β α ι α ν]. Stable, valid, something realized, the opposite of made of none effect, ver. 14.... [ Continue Reading ]
A father of many nations. See Genesis 17:5. Originally his name was Abram, exalted father; afterward Abraham, father of a multitude. Have I made [τ ε θ ε ι κ α]. Appointed or constituted. For a similar sense see Matthew 24:51; John 14:16, and note; Acts 13:47; 1 Timothy 2:7. The verb shows that the... [ Continue Reading ]
Being not weak in faith he considered not [μ η α σ θ ε ν η σ α ς τ η π ι σ τ ε ι ο υ κ α τ ε ν ο η σ ε ν]. The best texts omit ouj not before considered. According to this the rendering is as Rev., he considered, etc. Being not weak or weakened : (Rev.) is an accompanying circumstance to he consider... [ Continue Reading ]
Staggered [δ ι ε κ ρ ι θ η]. Rev., better, wavered. See on Acts 11:12; James 1:6; James 2:4. The word implies a mental struggle. Promise [ε π α γ γ ε λ ι α ν]. See on Acts 1:4. Was strong [ε ν ε δ υ ν α μ ω θ η]. Passive voice. Lit., was strengthened, or endued with strength. Rev., waxed strong.... [ Continue Reading ]
Being fully persuaded [π λ η ρ ο φ ο ρ η θ ε ι ς]. Rev., more accurately, fully assured. See on most surely believed, Luke 1:1. The primary idea is, being filled with a thought or conviction. Able [δ υ ν α τ ο ς]. The sense is stronger : mighty; compare Luke 1:49; Luke 24:19; Acts 18:24; 2 Corinthi... [ Continue Reading ]
It shall be reckoned [μ ε λ λ ε ι λ ο γ ι ζ ε σ θ α ι].. Not the future of the verb to reckon, but mellw to intend points to God's definite purpose. See on Acts 27:2; 2 Peter 1:12. Who believe. Since we are those who believe.... [ Continue Reading ]
Was delivered [π α ρ ε δ ο θ η]. See on Matthew 4:12; 1 Peter 2:23. Used of casting into prison or delivering to justice, Matthew 4:12; Matthew 10:17; Matthew 19:21. Frequently of the betrayal of Christ, Matthew 10:4; Matthew 17:22; John 6:64;... [ Continue Reading ]