They have digged down (κατεσκαψαν). First aorist active indicative of κατασκαπτω, to dig under or down. Old verb, here only in N.T…

Lord, they have killed, etc. This is taken from 1 Kings 19:10. The quotation is not literally made, but the sense is preserved…

I am left alone—i.e., of the prophets.

Preparation for this section has been made, especially in 9:27–29, where the OT teaching concerning the remnant is summarized by quotations from Is…

Lord, they have killed your prophets
By the order of Jezebel, wife of Ahab king of Israel, (1 Kings 18:4…

There was a chosen remnant of believing Jews, who had righteousne and life by faith in Jesus Christ. These were kept according to the election of g…

1. After showing that the fall of the Jews is deplorable, though not entirely excusable, the Apostle now shows that it is not universal.