First fruit (απαρχη). See on 1 Corinthians 15:20,23. The metaphor is from Nu 15:19f. The LXX has απαρχην φυραματος, fi…

For if the firstfruit be holy. The word "firstfruit" (aparch) used here denotes the firstling of fruit or grain that was…

And we have the strongest reason for believing in this reconversion of the Jews. Their forefathers were the first recipients of the promise, and it…

This paragraph follows naturally from the preceding, because Paul now applies to his own position and ministry the truth he has stated. He wants th…

For if the first-fruits, etc. By comparing the worthiness of the Jews and of the Gentiles, he now takes away pride from the one and pacifi…

For if the firstfruit be holy
Some by "the firstfruit" and "root" understand Christ, who is sometimes called, "the f…

The gospel is the greatest riches of every place where it is present. Therefore, as the righteous rejection of the unbelieving Jews was the occasio…

1. After showing that the fall of the Jews is not universal, the Apostle now begins to show that their fall was neither usele nor irreparabl…