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What then? that which Israel seeketh for, that he obtained not; but the election obtained it, and the rest were hardened:

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

What then? (τ ουν?). Since God did not push Israel away (verse 1), what is true?

The election (η εκλογη). …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

What then? What is the proper conclusion from this argument?

Israel has not obtained. That is, the Jews as a people have n…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

What is the result? Not only did Israel fail to obtain the salvation which it sought, and which the select few succeeded in obtaining, but it was c…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Here Paul sets forth in the case of Israel according to the flesh the tragic consequences of persisting in the pattern of “works.” Once again he ca…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

What then? What Israel seeks, etc. As he is here engaged on a difficult subject, he asks a question, as if he was in doubt. He intended, h…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

What then ?
&c.] What can be said to the point the apostle is upon? it is as clear as the sun, out of all question, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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

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