Hath shut up (συνεκλεισεν). First aorist active indicative of συνκλειω, to shut together like a net (Luke 5:6). See Ga…

For God has concluded, etc. The word here translated "concluded" (sunekleise), is rendered in the margin, "shut them all up toget…

Unhappy as the fate of the world might seem, first the Gentiles and then the Jews being consigned to a state of disobedience, this has really had a…

God’s purpose must be implemented if it is to be effective. His mercy is the needed factor. Paul is addressing his Gentile readers here. In fact, t…

For God has shut up, etc. A remarkable conclusion, by which he shows that there is no reason why those who have a hope of salvation should…

For God has concluded them all in unbelief
Both Jews and Gentiles, particularly God's elect among them. Some think t…

Of all judgments, spiritual judgments are the most severe; of these the apostle is here speaking. The restoration of the Jews is, in the natural or…

1. After leading the Gentiles to a knowledge of the divine judgments, in which God’s goodne and severity were manifested, the Apostle, actin…