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or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

First driven to him (προεδωκεν αυτω). First aorist active indicative of προδιδωμ, to give beforehand or first. Old verb, here alon…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Or who hath, etc. The sentiment in this verse is found substantially in Job 41:11: Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him?

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The depth of God’s knowledge none can penetrate, and the counsels of His wisdom permit no assessor. The means by which God works are not supplied t…

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 first given to him, etc. This is another reason by which God’s righteousness is most effectively defended against all the accusati…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Or who has first given to him
See (Job 41:11) (35:7) ; no man can give God anything, which he has not fi…

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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