Wherefore as. As [ω σ π ε ρ] begins the first member of a comparison. The second member is not expressed, but is checked by the illustration introduced in vers. 13, 14, and the apostle, in his flow of thought, drops the construction with which he started, and brings in the main tenor of what is wanting by "Adam who is the type," etc. (ver. 14).

Entered into. As a principle till then external to the world.

Passed upon [δ ι η λ θ ε ν ε φ]. Lit., came throughout upon. The preposition dia denotes spreading, propagation, as eijv into denoted entrance.

For that [ε φ ω] On the ground of the fact that.

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