A spirit of stupor (πνευμα κατανυξεως). The quotation is a combination of De 19:4; Isaiah 29:10; 6:9f. This phrase is f…

According as it is written. That is, they are blinded in accordance with what is written. The fact and the manner accord with the…

The spirit of slumber.—This phrase, again, has a curious history. Etymologically, the word translated “slumber” would seem to agre…

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…

Given them has God, etc. There is no doubt, I think, that the passage quoted here from Isaiah is the one Luke refers to in Acts, as quoted…

According as it is written
In (Isaiah 29:10) (6:10) which pa ages the apostle seems to refer to, though …

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.