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For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Who hath known? (τις εγνω?). Second aorist active indicative of γινωσκω, a timeless aorist, did know, does know, will know. Quotat…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For who hath known, etc. This verse is a quotation, with a slight change, from Isaiah 40:13, Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For who has known the mind of the Lord?—The two clauses in this verse are illustrative of the wisdom and knowledge of God…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

In view of the assurance generated by v.32, it is no wonder that Paul, despite his burden for the Israel of his day, is able to lift his heart in a…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Who has known the mind of the Lord? He begins here, as it were, to extend his hand to restrain the audacity of people, so that they do not…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For who has known the mind of the Lord
The intentions of his mind, the thoughts of his heart, and the counsels of his will: th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle Paul knew the mysteries of the kingdom of God as well as anyone ever has; yet he confe es himself to be at a lo . Despairing of finding…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Previously, the Apostle sought to explain the reason for the divine judgments by which Gentiles and Jews obtain mercy after their unbelie…

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